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Question 5455: Finite Coverage and Next Uncovered Index

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0009-05455 · q-20261008-advance-20261012-r01-mathematical-induction-0080

Original question and givens

N is indexed from 0; this is an explicitly finite induction protocol, not a universal proof. P(0) through P(3) have been checked individually. Give (number of covered P indices, number of adjacent steps, next uncovered target index).

  • G001 — N is indexed from 0; this is an explicitly finite induction protocol, not a universal proof. P(0) through P(3) have been checked individually. Give (number of covered P indices, number of adjacent steps, next uncovered target index).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

natural indices start at0;finite induction protocol

After

index bookkeeping and finite values are not proofs of all P(n)

Conditions: none

Natural indices do not require nonnegative sequence values.Checking a finite range or a successor index does not supply proposition truth or an induction proof over all naturals.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_induction_claim_boundary · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

covered inclusive index count := sum(3, 1)

After

covered inclusive index count = 4

Conditions: none

P(0) through P(through) includes both endpoints,so there are through+1 indices.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · implies

Before

covered indices0,...,3

After

3 adjacent steps;next uncovered target=4

Conditions: none

The adjacent-step count equals the final index and the next target is through+1.This counts declared coverage,not independent verification of each P.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: finite_range_obligation_counts · Uses: G001, S002

Reverse checks

  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute covered inclusive index count with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(4, 3, 4)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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