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A-LevelFurther MathematicsProof by induction9231/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q15 Marks

The sequence u₁, u₂, u₃, ... is such that u₁ = 4 and u_n+1 = 3u_n - 2 for n ≥ 1.

  1. (a)Prove by induction that u_n = 3^n + 1 for all positive integers n.[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Shows base case
  2. [B1] States inductive hypothesis.
  3. [M1 A1] Substitutes into recursion formula.
  4. [A1] States conclusion.

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Topic
Proof by induction, A-Level Further Mathematics (syllabus 9231). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Further Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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