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OpenStudy (anonymous):

prove that 9^(n+2) - 4^n is divisible by 5 for all n>=1

OpenStudy (alekos):

are you familiar with Mathematical Induction?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i have made some exercises

OpenStudy (alekos):

Firstly prove that it's true for n=1 Then assume it's true for P(n) After which you prove for P(n+1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i have to assume that the property is true for n and than to prove that is true for n+1?

OpenStudy (alekos):

Yes, that's the way Maths Induction works. When you work out an expression for P(n+1) it should incorporate P(n)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[9^{n+3}-4^{n+1}=5p\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to prove that this property is true?

OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

Yes you have to prove that is true with the assumption that 9^(n+2) - 4^n = 5k is true.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1397394829316:dw| expand (4+5)^n and work on

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