Re: How to work mathematical induction ?

On Tue, 06 May 2008 13:03:28 EDT, Lasonia <ljkm2006@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>I have to create a proof by mathematical induction that demonstrates that
the sum of the first n even numbers is equal to n(n +1).
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>Can anyone help a.s.a.p.
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>Thank You

Sure. Answer these questions first:

Can you give an equation stating what your are trying to prove? Your
sentence above has no equation.

Can you show us whether it is true for n = 1?

What is your induction hypotheses? Can you state it here?

Can you state what you need to prove for the induction step? And then
tell us exactly what you are stuck on so we can help you?

Please respond a.s.a.p.

--Lynn