Prove that all regular languages are context free. Note: Proof must proceed by structural induction on...

Prove that all regular languages are context free.

Note: Proof must proceed by structural induction on regular expressions

Please prove by Structural Induction. Will Upvote for correct answer. Thanks

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The proof using structural induction on the number of operators of a Regular Language is sketched below in the pictures.The Solution first explains what Structural Induction is and then proceeds with the proof.

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