1. Let k be any positive integer. Use induction to prove that for every integer n > 0, kn+2 + (k + 1)²n+1 is divis- ible by k2 + k +1.

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Section2.2: Mathematical Induction
Problem 43E: In Exercise , use generalized induction to prove the given statement. for all integers
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