8. If n EN, then 1 21 + 2 3 + + 3! 4! + (n+1)! 1- 1 (n + 1)!

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Prove the following statements with either induction, strong induction or proof by
smallest counterexample.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove the following statements with either induction, strong induction or proof by smallest counterexample.
8. If n EN, then
1
2
+
2
3
+
3
4!
n
(n+1)!
1-
-
1
(n + 1)!
Transcribed Image Text:8. If n EN, then 1 2 + 2 3 + 3 4! n (n+1)! 1- - 1 (n + 1)!
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