Re: How to work mathematical induction ?

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Lasonia <ljkm2006@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 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).
> 
> Can anyone help a.s.a.p.
> 
> Thank You
 Method 1:
Does 2 = 1(1 + 1)?
Suppose I tell you 2 + 4 + ... + 2n = n(n + 1) what can you tell me
about 2 + 4 + ... + 2n + 2(n + 1)?

Method 2:
1 + 2 + ... + n = ?

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Paul Sperry
Columbia, SC (USA)