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2.3.28 Prove the formula for the sum of a geometric series: Can - 1) an-1 +an-2 + ... +1 a-1
please show by using the following version of induction:

• BASIS STEP: Show that P(n) is true for n = no. • INDUCTIVE STEP: Assume that P(n) is true for some n no. (This is called in
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1 Step - for LHS - RAS- a -1 So LHS = RHS Hence ). Bu true Step2 hent P (n) is Step 3 Now for Plnt...

equation ④ from IMS an an- LHS - aut! -, LHS - RHS Hence plu+1) is true So sum of geometric serus

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