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Undergrad Proof By Induction (difficult problem)
argh Thanks I get it now, thanks for the help- Dish
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Undergrad Proof By Induction (difficult problem)
Hey guys, I'm just totally stumped by this Q Use mathematical induction to prove that for integer n, n > or = to 2, (x+1)^n - nx - 1 is divisible by x^2. It's not a Homework problem. Attempt at solution: 1) Prove for n =2, (x+1)^2 - 2x - 1 = x^2 + 2x +1 - 2x -1 = x^2 2) Assume...- Dish
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