Let n be a positive integer. Prove that :)- (:)- +2. +...+n. = n2"-1

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.5: Congruence Of Integers
Problem 30E: 30. Prove that any positive integer is congruent to its units digit modulo .
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Let n be a positive integer. Prove that
1-(:) +2 (;)+ * (:)-m-1.
2) +...+n.
= n2"-1
Transcribed Image Text:Let n be a positive integer. Prove that 1-(:) +2 (;)+ * (:)-m-1. 2) +...+n. = n2"-1
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