n>1 Problem 4. Prove by induction that, for every geq2 1 n +1 - - - 32 n2 2n

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**Problem 4.** Prove by induction that, for every \( n \geq 2 \)

\[
\left(1 - \frac{1}{2^2}\right)\left(1 - \frac{1}{3^2}\right)\left(1 - \frac{1}{4^2}\right) \ldots \left(1 - \frac{1}{n^2}\right) = \frac{n+1}{2n}
\]

There is a condition noted in red text stating \( n > 1 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 4.** Prove by induction that, for every \( n \geq 2 \) \[ \left(1 - \frac{1}{2^2}\right)\left(1 - \frac{1}{3^2}\right)\left(1 - \frac{1}{4^2}\right) \ldots \left(1 - \frac{1}{n^2}\right) = \frac{n+1}{2n} \] There is a condition noted in red text stating \( n > 1 \).
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