Recent content by gjorgensen

Thanks a lot, but what I meant was that the recursive formula I stated does not work for n=0,1,2. And I know that there exists a recursive formula which works for all n. Any suggestions, or am I misunderstanding something? again, thank you!

Homework Statement I have been asked to find a recursive formula for the number of parts of a cuboid after n cuts, and then prove my formula. The Attempt at a Solution I have through a 3D drawing program figured out a the number of parts after 8 cuts cuts, parts 1,2 2,4 3,8 4,15...