Use Mathematical Induction to Prove the Indicated Sum Formula Is

question 29

Essay

Use mathematical induction to prove the indicated sum formula is true for all natural numbers n.
(-3) + (-1) + 1 + 3 + . . . + (2n - 5);
a_n = 2n - 5, S_n = n(n - 4)

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