12 + 32 +52 + …. +(2n –1)2 =
12 + 32 +52 + …. +(2n –1)2 =
P(1) is True
Let us assume P(k) be true
12 + 32 +52 + …. +(2k –1)2 =
To prove P(k+1) is true using P(k)
P(k+1) =12 + 32 +52 + …. +(2(k + 1)-1)2
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L.H.S of (1)
12 + 32 +52 + …. +(2(k + 1)-1)2 =
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which is the R.H.S of ………………………..(1)
Hence proved.
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= (n+1)2.