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**Problem 4:**

Prove that if \( n \geq 1 \),

\[
\sum_{r=0}^{n} (-1)^r r \binom{n}{r} = 0.
\]

**Hint:**

Use the Binomial Theorem.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 4:** Prove that if \( n \geq 1 \), \[ \sum_{r=0}^{n} (-1)^r r \binom{n}{r} = 0. \] **Hint:** Use the Binomial Theorem.
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