Use mathematical induction to prove that the statements are true for every positive integer n.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.5: The Binomial Theorem
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Use mathematical induction to prove that the statements are true for every positive integer n.

an-1
(e)1 + a + a? + ..+ a"-1 = for a # 0, a # 1
a-1
Transcribed Image Text:an-1 (e)1 + a + a? + ..+ a"-1 = for a # 0, a # 1 a-1
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