Use mathematical induction to prove that 7n+2
is divisible by 3 for all n∈N.
I've tried to do it as follow.
If n=1 then 9/3=3.
Assume it is true when n=p. Therefore 7p+2=3k where k∈N. Consider now n=p+1. Then
7p+1+2=7p⋅7+2=
I reached a dead end from here. If someone could help me in the direction of the next step it would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.
Answer
Hint
If 7n+2=3k then 7n+1+2=7(7n)+2=7(3k−2)+2.
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