Prove that, for n = 1, 2, ..., we have 1 1 + 1.2 2.3 +...+ n(n+1) = n n+1

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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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Prove that, for n = 1, 2, ..., we have
1
1
+
1.2 2.3
+...+
n(n+1)
=
n
n+1
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that, for n = 1, 2, ..., we have 1 1 + 1.2 2.3 +...+ n(n+1) = n n+1
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