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Example

We can prove by induction the "computing laws" in N:

We prove

forall x in N, y in N, z in N: x+(y+z) = (x+y)+z.
We take arbitrary x in N and y in N and prove by induction on z.
forall z in N: x+(y+z) = (x+y)+z
We have to show
x+(y+0) = (x+y)+0.
...

See lecture notes.


Author: Wolfgang Schreiner
Last Modification: November 24, 1999

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