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Real Numbers

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Mathematical induction is a method of proof used to establish that a given statement is true for all natural numbers. Let S(n) be a statement about the positive integer n. If

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Aksoy, A.G., Khamsi, M.A. (2010). Real Numbers. In: A Problem Book in Real Analysis. Problem Books in Mathematics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1296-1_2

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