(2) Give a proof by induction of the formula: P(n): 12 +22 + ...+ n² = "(n+ 1)(2n + 1) 6

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.5: Mathematical Induction
Problem 32E: Prove by induction that 1+2n3n for n1.
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(2) Give a proof by induction of the formula:
n(n + 1)(2n + 1)
P(n): 12 + 22+ ...+ n? =
6
Transcribed Image Text:(2) Give a proof by induction of the formula: n(n + 1)(2n + 1) P(n): 12 + 22+ ...+ n? = 6
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