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Suppose that Sn = (n + 2)(n – 1) is (incorrectly) proposed as a formula for2 + 4 + ∙∙∙∙+ 2...

Suppose that Sn = (n + 2)(n – 1) is (incorrectly) proposed as a formula for

2 + 4 + ∙∙∙∙+ 2n.

(a) Show that the Inductive Step is satisfied but that the Basis Step fails.

(b) If S'n is an arbitrary expression that satisfies the Inductive Step, what form must S'n assume?

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