Prove using mathematical induction. Show your solution. Prove 3 + 7 + 11 + … + (4n – 1) = n(2n + 1)

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Prove using mathematical induction. Show your solution.

  1. Prove 3 + 7 + 11 + … + (4n – 1) = n(2n + 1)
  2. Prove that 1 + 3 + 5 + … + (2n-1) = n2
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