Use mathematical induction to prove that n³ +5n is divisible by 6 for all ne N.

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(a) Use mathematical induction to prove that n³ +5n is divisible by 6 for all ne N.
(b) Let ƒ(x)=1/x²‚x ±0, x = R.
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To prove that n3+5n is divisible  by 6, for all n, proceed as follows.

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Prove the result for n = 1

P(1):n3+5n=13+5(1)=1+5=6 

Since 6 is divisible by 6, therefore the result is true for n=1.

 

 

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