(b) Prove by mathematical induction that if n e N, then 1 1 1 1 1 + + + + ... + 1.2 2.3 3.4 4.5 n(n + 1) = 1- 1 n+ 1

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(b) Prove by mathematical induction that if n e N, then
1 1 1 1
1
1.2
n(n + 1)
+ + + + +
2.3 3.4 4.5
= 1
S
1
n+1
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Prove by mathematical induction that if n e N, then 1 1 1 1 1 1.2 n(n + 1) + + + + + 2.3 3.4 4.5 = 1 S 1 n+1
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