In Problem, prove each statement.

If0<x<1, then0<xn<1

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Step 1. Given information

0<x<1

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Step 2. Prove that 0<xn<1.

First, we consider the statement for n=1

Because 0<x1<1is true as this the condition given on x, condition holds.

Next we assume that the statement is true for some k, that is 0<xk<1

Now consider localid="1647761100625" xk+1=xkx

Since

0<xk<1And

0<x<1

Multiplying these two, we have

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width="86">0<xk+1<1

So. condition also holds true.

As a result we say that the given statement is true for all natural numbers n

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