4. Use Mathematical Induction to prove: (a) Vn € N, 2+5+8++ (3n − 1) = n(3n+1) 2

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4. Use Mathematical Induction to prove:
(a)
VnEN, 2+5+8++ (3n-1)
n(3n+1)
2
(b)
VnN, Vq>0, (1+q)" ≥1+ng. In addition, show that the statement is not true
if "q> 0" is replaced by “q € R”.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Use Mathematical Induction to prove: (a) VnEN, 2+5+8++ (3n-1) n(3n+1) 2 (b) VnN, Vq>0, (1+q)" ≥1+ng. In addition, show that the statement is not true if "q> 0" is replaced by “q € R”.
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