Let p(n) 3+3-5+3-5²++3-5"=3(5+1-1)/4 a) What is the statement P(1)? b) Complete the inductive step of a proof that P(n) is true for all positive integers n,

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Let p(n)
3+3 5+3 5++3-5-3(5+1 - 1)/4
a) What is the statement P(1)?
b) Complete the inductive step of a proof that P(n) is true for all positive
integers n,
Transcribed Image Text:Let p(n) 3+3 5+3 5++3-5-3(5+1 - 1)/4 a) What is the statement P(1)? b) Complete the inductive step of a proof that P(n) is true for all positive integers n,
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