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We are doing mathematical induction and the teacher gave us this example and I'm a little confused. 7^n - 3^n div. by 4 1) Base case: n=1 2)Induction Hypothesis Need to show that it is true for n+1 7^(n+1) - 3^(n+1) div. by 4 7 * 7^n - 3 * 3^n 3(7^n - 3^n) + 4*7^n I understand the concept of mathematical induction. The only part that I don't understand is how to get to the final step (from 7 * 7^n - 3 * 3^n to 3(7^n - 3^n) + 4*7^n). He tried to explain it using this: 7x - 3y = 3(x-y) + 4x Anyone care to explain that part?

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