Use Mathematical Induction to Prove the Given Statement for All $$8 + 11 + 14 + \ldots + ( 3 n + 5 ) = \frac { n } { 2 } ( 3 n + 13 )$$

question 179

Short Answer

Use mathematical induction to prove the given statement for all positive integers n.
- $$8 + 11 + 14 + \ldots + ( 3 n + 5 ) = \frac { n } { 2 } ( 3 n + 13 )$$

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