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Exercise 2.1 Prove that, for every integer $n \ge 1$, one has $1^2 + 2^2 + \dots + n^2 = \frac{n(n + 1)(2n + 1)}{6}$. (2.45)

          Exercise 2.1 Prove that, for every integer $n \ge 1$, one has
$1^2 + 2^2 + \dots + n^2 = \frac{n(n + 1)(2n + 1)}{6}$.
(2.45)

Exercise 2.1 Prove that, for every integer n ≥ 1, one has
1^2 + 2^2 + … + n^2 = (n(n + 1)(2n + 1))/(6).
(2.45)

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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45) 6 means. In mathematics, the notation (a)b represents the b-th power of a. So, (2.45) 6 means raising 2.45 to the power of 6. To prove that for every integer n > 1, one has (2.45) 6, we can use mathematical induction. Show more…

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Exercise 2.1 Prove that, for every integer $n \ge 1$, one has $1^2 + 2^2 + \dots + n^2 = \frac{n(n + 1)(2n + 1)}{6}$. (2.45)

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