SOLUTION: Identify the correct proof by induction or a counterexample to disprove the following statement. 1+3+5+...+(2n+1)=n(n+1)/2

SOLUTION: Identify the correct proof by induction or a counterexample to disprove the following statement. 1+3+5+...+(2n+1)=n(n+1)/2

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Question 1086104: Identify the correct proof by induction or a counterexample to disprove the following statement. 1+3+5+...+(2n+1)=n(n+1)/2

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let

and

So,

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