Prove using math induction 4^3 + 4^4 + ... + 4^N = 4(4^N - 16) / 3, N ? 3.
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Base case: When N = 2, we have 4J + 44(2) - 16 = 4J + 72. This is true for any value of J, so the base case holds. Show more…
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