Prove that n(n² + 5) is divisible by 3 for any integer n ≥ 0.

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.4: Mathematical Induction
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Complete the basis step of the proof.
What is the inductive hypothesis?
What do you need to show in the inductive step of the proof?
Complete the inductive step of the proof.
Transcribed Image Text:Complete the basis step of the proof. What is the inductive hypothesis? What do you need to show in the inductive step of the proof? Complete the inductive step of the proof.
Prove that n(n² + 5) is divisible by 3 for any integer n ≥ 0.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that n(n² + 5) is divisible by 3 for any integer n ≥ 0.
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