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Example

We prove by induction on n

forall n in N: 3 | n3+2n

The induction base holds because 3 | 0 and 0= 03+2*0.

We take arbitrary n in N and assume

(1) 3 | n3+2n.

We have to show

(2) 3 | (n+1)3+2(n+1).

Author: Wolfgang Schreiner
Last Modification: November 24, 1999

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