Consider the following partial strong induction proof: Basis Step: Case n=2: ... Case n=3: ... Case n=4: ... Case n=5: ... Inductive Step: Let k ≥ a. Inductive Hypothesis: Assume ∀ i, b ≤ i ≤ c, P(i) is true. What value would k start from in the Inductive Step (the value a above)? What value would be used for b above?

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