Prove the following by the principle of mathematical induction:

1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + … + (2n – 1) (2n + 1)

Let P(n): 1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + … + (2n – 1) (2n + 1)


For n = 1


P(1): (2.1 – 1) (2.1 + 1) =


= 1x3 =


= 3 = 3


Since, P(n) is true for n =1


Now, For n = k, So


1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + … + (2k – 1) (2k + 1) - - - - - - - (1)


We have to show that,


1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + … + (2k – 1) (2k + 1) + (2k + 1)(2k + 3)


Now,


1.3 + 3.5 + 5.7 + … + (2k – 1) (2k + 1) + (2k + 1)(2k + 3)


= + (2k + 1)(2k + 3) using equation (1)


=


=


=


=


=


=


Therefore, P(n) is true for n=k + 1


Hence, P(n) is true for all n N by PMI


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