11. Use Math Induction to prove the following formula for positive values of n: 1 A i(i+1) n+1" i=1

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**Problem 11: Mathematical Induction for Proving a Formula**

Use mathematical induction to prove the following formula for positive values of \( n \):

\[
\sum_{i=1}^{n} \frac{1}{i(i+1)} = 1 - \frac{1}{n+1}
\]
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 11: Mathematical Induction for Proving a Formula** Use mathematical induction to prove the following formula for positive values of \( n \): \[ \sum_{i=1}^{n} \frac{1}{i(i+1)} = 1 - \frac{1}{n+1} \]
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