Guessing a Formula for a Summation and Proving it by Mathematical Induction
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1. Guess a formula for 1+3+...+(2n-1) by evaluating the sum for n=1,2,3, and 4 (for n=1, the sum is simply 1).
2. Prove your formula using mathematical induction.
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A formula is guessed and proven by mathematical induction. A formula using mathematical induction is determined.
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