Thread: mathematical induction inequalities

how do i show that the statement hold for every positive integer n using induction?

(1+ n)2 ≥ 3n + 1

Originally Posted by polymerase

how do i show that the statement hold for every positive integer n using induction?

(1+ n)2 ≥ 3n + 1

I assume you mean,


It is true for .
Assume it is true for that is,


Then,