Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability

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Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability

Problema 27

Capitolo 9, Problema 27

Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 6 is a factor of n(n + 1)(n + 2).

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Start by defining the statement P(n): "6 is a factor of n(n + 1)(n + 2)" for every positive integer n. This means we want to prove that 6 divides the product n(n + 1)(n + 2).

Check the base case P(1): Calculate the product for n = 1, which is 1 $\times$ 2 $\times$ 3. Verify that 6 divides this product.

Assume the induction hypothesis P(k) is true for some positive integer k, meaning 6 divides k(k + 1)(k + 2). This means there exists an integer m such that k(k + 1)(k + 2) = 6m.

Prove the statement for P(k + 1): Consider the product (k + 1)(k + 2)(k + 3). Expand or manipulate this expression to relate it to k(k + 1)(k + 2) and use the induction hypothesis to show that 6 divides (k + 1)(k + 2)(k + 3).

Conclude that since the base case is true and the induction step holds, by mathematical induction, 6 is a factor of n(n + 1)(n + 2) for every positive integer n.

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Mathematical Induction

Mathematical induction is a proof technique used to show that a statement holds for all positive integers. It involves two steps: proving the base case (usually n=1) is true, and then proving that if the statement holds for an arbitrary integer k, it also holds for k+1. This creates a chain of truth for all n.

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Divisibility means one integer is a factor of another if it divides it without leaving a remainder. In this problem, showing that 6 is a factor of n(n+1)(n+2) means proving the product is divisible by 6 for all positive integers n. Understanding factors and multiples is key to verifying divisibility.

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The expression n(n+1)(n+2) involves three consecutive integers. Among any three consecutive integers, one is divisible by 2 and one is divisible by 3, ensuring the product is divisible by 6. Recognizing this property helps simplify the proof of divisibility.

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