10. Prove by mathematical induction that Σ k (k + 1) = n (n + 1)(n + 2)/ 3 1sksn

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10. Prove by mathematical induction that
Σ
k (k + 1) = n (n + 1)(n + 2)/ 3
1sksn
Transcribed Image Text:10. Prove by mathematical induction that Σ k (k + 1) = n (n + 1)(n + 2)/ 3 1sksn
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In induction method, the given hypothesis or formula P(K) is proved by establishing its validity for the two extremes cases of the given formula. The two extreme cases are as follows:

Base step: For p(1) i.e. for the lowest possible value of K ( Since, in the present case lowest value of K = 1).  

Inductive step: For P(n+1) assuming that P(n) is valid.

 

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