Question 2 Use mathematical induction to prove the following formulae for every positive integer n а) 1 пn(п + 3) 1 + + 2.3.4 1 1 + п(п + 1)(п + 2) 4(п + 1)(п + 2) 1.2.3 3.4.5 Ensure that you explain the steps taken.

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Use mathematical induction to prove the following formulae for every positive integer n
а)
1 1
+
+
2.3.4
1
1
п(п + 3)
1.2.3
3.4.5
n(n + 1)(n + 2) 4(n+1)(n+ 2)
Ensure that you explain the steps taken.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 Use mathematical induction to prove the following formulae for every positive integer n а) 1 1 + + 2.3.4 1 1 п(п + 3) 1.2.3 3.4.5 n(n + 1)(n + 2) 4(n+1)(n+ 2) Ensure that you explain the steps taken.
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