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  • Nov 30, 2006, 09:48 PM
    crvthdave77
    induction
    I’m doing a induction proof and need to find a way to prove (k(k+1)(k+2))/3 + k + 1 = ((k+1)(k+2)(k+3))/3.
    thanks
  • Dec 1, 2006, 01:12 PM
    skipcrooker
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by crvthdave77
    I’m doin a induction proof and need to find a way to prove (k(k+1)(k+2))/3 + k + 1 = ((k+1)(k+2)(k+3))/3.
    thx

    Are you sure the statement is correct? I plugged in k=0 and k=1, and the statement isn't true.
  • Dec 1, 2006, 02:16 PM
    galactus
    Yes, please, post the problem in it's entirety and maybe we can help.
  • Jan 28, 2010, 05:38 AM
    yograjsinh

    If k=-1 then it is possible
  • Jan 31, 2010, 07:30 AM
    galactus

    This post is over 3 years old. I believe it's rather a moot point by now.

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