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The discussion revolves around proving the formula 2³+4³+6³+...+(2n)³=2n²(n+1)² using mathematical induction. The initial base case for n=1 is verified correctly. The user assumes the statement holds for n=k and attempts to prove it for n=k+1, but encounters confusion in their algebraic manipulation. They realize they made an error by misrepresenting a term in their calculations. The thread highlights the importance of careful algebraic handling in induction proofs.
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Homework Statement


Prove the following result using mathematical induction:
2³+4³+6³+...+(2n)³=2n²(n+1)² for all n>or=1


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The Attempt at a Solution


n=1:
(2(1))³=2(1)²(2)³
8=8

Assume n=k
2³+4³+6³+...+(2k)³=2k²(k+1)²

n=k+1
2³+4³+6³+...+(2k)³+(2(k+1))³=2(k+1)²(k+2)²
Using assumption
2k²(k+1)²+(2(k+1))³=2(k+1)²(k+2)²
Divide by 2(k+1)²
k²+k+1=(k+2)²
k²+k+1=k²+4k+4

I can't understand where I've gone wrong.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Figured it out the second I put it up. Removed a 2³ as a 2.
 
sbsbsbsb said:

Homework Statement


Prove the following result using mathematical induction:
2³+4³+6³+...+(2n)³=2n²(n+1)² for all n>or=1

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


n=1:
(2(1))³=2(1)²(2)³
8=8

Assume n=k
2³+4³+6³+...+(2k)³=2k²(k+1)²

n=k+1
2³+4³+6³+...+(2k)³+(2(k+1))³=2(k+1)²(k+2)²
Using assumption
The following line looks as if you are assuming the very thing you are to prove.
2k²(k+1)²+(2(k+1))³=2(k+1)²(k+2)²
Divide by 2(k+1)²
k²+k+1=(k+2)²
k²+k+1=k²+4k+4

I can't understand where I've gone wrong.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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