Prove by induction that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n². In other words, prove E1(2i – 1) = n² for natural numbers n > 1. %3D

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Prove by induction that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n². In other words, prove
E-1(2i – 1) = n² for natural numbers n 2 1.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove by induction that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n². In other words, prove E-1(2i – 1) = n² for natural numbers n 2 1.
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