Let n € Z. Prove that (n + 1)² – 1 is even if and only if n is even
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.4: Mathematical Induction
Problem 16E
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Show this proof by contrapositive and converse, thank you in advance.
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