central2009264
Apr 9, 2008, 08:52 AM
prove that for all integral n, An=11^(n+2)+12^(2n+1) is divisible by 133
galactus
Apr 9, 2008, 09:23 AM
This can be done with some algebra gymnastics.
Prove 11^{n+2}+12^{2n+1}=133p, for some integer p.
Verify n=1 is true: 11^{3}+12^{3}=3059, \;\ 3059/133=23... TRUE.
Assume P(k)=11^{k+2}+12^{2k+1}=133p is true.
We have to show that P(k+1) is true.
Rewrite:
P(k+1)=11^{k+3}+12^{2k+3}=11\cdot{11^{k+2}}+144\cd ot{12^{2k+1}}
Add and subtract 133\cdot{11^{k+2}}:
11\cdot{11^{k+2}}+133\cdot{11^{k+2}}+144\cdot{12^{ 2k+1}}-133\cdot{11^{k+2}}
=144\cdot{11^{k+2}}+144\cdot{12^{2k+1}}-133\cdot{11^{k+2}}
=144(\underbrace{11^{k+2}+12^{2k+1}}_{\text{this is 133p}})-133\cdot{11^{k+2}}
=144(133p)-133\cdot{11^{k+2}}
=\underbrace{133(144p-11^{k+2})}_{\text{multiple of 133}}
Therefore P(k+1) is true and the induction is complete. QED.
central2009264
Apr 9, 2008, 09:33 AM
prove that for all integral n, An=11^(n+2)+12^(2n+1) is divisible by 133
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