Use Mathematical Induction to Prove That the Statement Is True

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Essay

Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n.
-The series of sketches below starts with a square having sides of length 1 (one). In the following steps, squares are constructed by joining, in order, the midpoints of the sides of the previous square. Develop a formula for the perimeter of the nth square.

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