Backward induction proves or computes a finite sequence of statements by starting at its terminal index and stepping toward the initial index.
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Mathematical induction is a fundamental proof technique used in mathematics to establish that a statement or proposition is true for all natural numbers (or a certain subset of them). It is particularly useful for proving statements that have a sequential or recursive nature.