an+1 - a 1.) Let a +1 be a real number. Prove that a + a² + a³ + • · ·+ a" for all integers n> 1. a – 1

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 24E: Let (a,b)=1. Prove that (a,bn)=1 for all positive integers n.
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Prove the statement using the Principle of Mathematical Induction (PMI) 

1.) Let a +1 be a real number. Prove that a +a² + a³ + • · ·+ a"
an+1
- a
for all integers n>1.
a – 1
Transcribed Image Text:1.) Let a +1 be a real number. Prove that a +a² + a³ + • · ·+ a" an+1 - a for all integers n>1. a – 1
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