## Is this an induction problem?

$(1+2+3+ \cdots + n)^2 = 1^3 + 2^3 + 3^3 + \cdots + n^3 , n \ge 1$

Provide a derivation of the identity above.

I do not know how to begin this problem. I tried to use induction but did not succeed. Also, I honestly do not know what it means by provide a derivation of the identity. Please do not give me the answer, I just need a helping hand in getting started.

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 Use the fact that the sum of the first n positive integers is n(n+1)/2; then use induction.
 I need to show that $k^3 + \big( \frac{(k+1)(k+2)}{2} \big)^2 = (k + 1)^3$ or am I way off on my induction basics? I am following the guide I found at wolfram here http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ProofByInduction/ However, I cannot get the algebra to work out where f(n) + a_(n+1) = f(n+1). Thank you for the help A. Bahat. I keep getting a polynomial with degree four and I have no way to factor it into a cube.

## Is this an induction problem?

I would prove that 1+23+33+...+k3=k2(k+1)2/4 implies 1+23+33+...+(k+1)3=(k+1)2(k+2)2/4.

 I am struggling on how to manipulate $k^2(k+1)^2/4 + (k+1)^3$ to equal $(k+1)^2(k+2)^2/4$ If I get a common denominator I get I am struggling on how to manipulate $(k^2(k+1)^24 + 4(k+1)^3)/4$ However, I cannot find the route that leads to f(k+1).

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 Quote by DEMJR I am struggling on how to manipulate $k^2(k+1)^2/4 + (k+1)^3$ to equal $(k+1)^2(k+2)^2/4$ If I get a common denominator I get I am struggling on how to manipulate $(k^2(k+1)^24 + 4(k+1)^3)/4$ However, I cannot find the route that leads to f(k+1).
$$\frac{k^2(k+1)^2 + 4(k+1)^3}{4}=\frac{(k+1)^2(k^2+4(k+1))}{4}$$