Use Mathematical Induction to Solve for All Positive Integers N $\left( n ^ { 3 } + 7 n ^ { 2 } + 6 n \right)$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use mathematical induction to solve for all positive integers n. ​
A factor of $\left( n ^ { 3 } + 7 n ^ { 2 } + 6 n \right)$ is:
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• A)7
• B)9
• C)8
• D)6
• E)3

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