Proving Equality with Mathematical Induction | Step-by-Step Guide

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Nov 29, 2008

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Homework Statement

Use Mathematical induction to prove that the following equality hold for any natural number n. Show your work step by step.
1+5+9+ ... +(4n-3) = n(2n-1)

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Nov 29, 2008

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What work have you done. Do you understand how math induction works?

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