Proving by Mathematical Induction A. 1. If P(2) = 1·3+2·4= 2(3)(11) 6 2. Prove that P(n) is true for all positive integers n. and P(5) = 1·3+2.4+3.5+4·6+5.7= 5(6) (17) 6 what is P(n)?

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Proving by Mathematical Induction
A. 1. If P(2) = 1·3+2·4=
2(3)(11)
and P(5) = 1·3+2.4+3.5+4·6+5.7=
2. Prove that P(n) is true for all positive integers n.
5(6) (17)
6
what is P(n)?
Transcribed Image Text:Proving by Mathematical Induction A. 1. If P(2) = 1·3+2·4= 2(3)(11) and P(5) = 1·3+2.4+3.5+4·6+5.7= 2. Prove that P(n) is true for all positive integers n. 5(6) (17) 6 what is P(n)?
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