SOLUTION: For a proof by induction of the math statement below, identify the correct step for proving the theorem is true for n = k + 1. 1+3+5+...+(2n-1)=n^2 A: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)+(2(k+1)-1

SOLUTION: For a proof by induction of the math statement below, identify the correct step for proving the theorem is true for n = k + 1. 1+3+5+...+(2n-1)=n^2 A: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)+(2(k+1)-1

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Question 1035666: For a proof by induction of the math statement below, identify the correct step for proving the theorem is true for n = k + 1.
1+3+5+...+(2n-1)=n^2
A: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)+(2(k+1)-1)=(k+1)^2
B: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)=(k+1)^2
C: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)=(k)^2
D: 1+3+5...+(2k-1)+k+1=(2k+1)^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Answer: A
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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