SOLUTION: if n ≥ 1. Prove by induction: a^(n) - 1 = (a-1)*(a^(n-1)+a^(n-2)+...+a+1)

Question 1155911: if n ≥ 1. Prove by induction:
a^(n) - 1 = (a-1)*(a^(n-1)+a^(n-2)+...+a+1)
Answer by ikleyn(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It was done in the lesson
    - Mathematical induction and geometric progressions
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