1. Prove by mathematical induction that n(n+1) (a) 1+ 2+ + 12 = 2 (b) 1+3+5++ (2n-1) = n² n(n+1)(2n+1) (c) 1²+2²+.. ....+12²= 6

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.5: Mathematical Induction
Problem 32E: Prove by induction that 1+2n3n for n1.
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1. Prove by mathematical induction that
n(n+1)
(a) 1+ 2+ + 12 =
2
(b) 1+3+5++ (2n-1) = n²
n(n+1)(2n+1)
(c) 1²+2²+..
....+12²=
6
Transcribed Image Text:1. Prove by mathematical induction that n(n+1) (a) 1+ 2+ + 12 = 2 (b) 1+3+5++ (2n-1) = n² n(n+1)(2n+1) (c) 1²+2²+.. ....+12²= 6
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