Induction problems

Here's what I want you to prove using induction:

1.) First, write up the proof we did in class.

that the sum of the first n integers gives you: [(n)(n+1)]/2

2.) Then show that the sum of the first n SQUARES give you [(n)(n+1)(2n+1)]/6.

Question: HOW COULD YOU WRITE "the sum of...." from up above using SIGMA notation, if you weren't having to post your writing on a WEBPAGE??

If you WEREN'T in class for the discussion about Mathematical Induction, or Proof by Induction check out these two sites:

Induction Resources:

a page from RICHLAND -- which will WALK YOU THROUGH the second problem you have.

and a page from Wikipedia,