= (n+1).
Let P(n) =
P(1) is true.
Assuming P(k) is true.
P(k) =
To prove P(k+1) is true.
P(k+1) =
L.H.s of (1)
=
Which is the R.H.S of (1)
Hence proved.
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= (n+1)2.