Excrcise 2. Let F, be the n-th Fibonacci number. Prove E = F„Fn+1- %3D k–1

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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**Exercise 2.** Let \( F_n \) be the \( n \)-th Fibonacci number. Prove 

\[
\sum_{k=1}^{n} F_k^2 = F_n F_{n+1}.
\]

This exercise involves proving a mathematical identity related to Fibonacci numbers. The equation suggests that the sum of the squares of the first \( n \) Fibonacci numbers equals the product of the \( n \)-th Fibonacci number and the \((n+1)\)-th Fibonacci number.
Transcribed Image Text:**Exercise 2.** Let \( F_n \) be the \( n \)-th Fibonacci number. Prove \[ \sum_{k=1}^{n} F_k^2 = F_n F_{n+1}. \] This exercise involves proving a mathematical identity related to Fibonacci numbers. The equation suggests that the sum of the squares of the first \( n \) Fibonacci numbers equals the product of the \( n \)-th Fibonacci number and the \((n+1)\)-th Fibonacci number.
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Given Fn is the nth Fibonacci number.

The above problem can be proved using induction hypothesis over n.

 When n=1:

k=1nFk2=F12=12=1                                  =1·1                                  =F1·F2

Thus, it is true for n=1.

When n=m

k=1mFm2=Fm·Fm+1                . . . . . (1)

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