Prove by induction that for n ∈ N, n2 + n is an even in

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31.

Prove by induction that for n  N, n2 + n is an even integer (n  1)


n = 1, n2 + n = 2 is an even integer

Let for n = k, k2 + k is even

Now for n = k + 1.

(k + 1)2 + (k + 1) - (k2 + k)

= k2 + 2k + 1 + k + 1 - k2 - k = 2k + 2

which is even integer, also k2 + k is integer

Hence (k + 1)2 + (k + 1) is also an even integer.

Hence n2 + n is even integer for all n  N.


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32.

A particle is moving in a straight line. At time t, the distance between the particle from its starting point is given by x = t - 6t2 + t3. Its acceleration will be zero at

  • t = 1 unit time

  • t = 2 unit time

  • t = 3 unit time

  • t = 4 unit time


33.

For each n N, 23n - 1is divisible by

  • 7

  • 8

  • 6

  • 16


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34.

If A = 1201, then by the principle of Mathematical induction, prove that An12n01


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35.

The value of 2, 6, 10 ... (4n - 6)(4n - 2) is equal to

  • C(2n, n)

  • (n + 1)(n + 2)(n + 3) ... (2n)

  • n! P (2n, n)

  • None of above


36.

Using mathematical induction, the numbers an 's are defined by,a0 = 1, an + 1 = 3n2 + n + an, n  0Then an = ?

  • n3 + n2 + 1

  • n3 - n2 + 1

  • n3 - n2

  • n3 + n2


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