Let's solve the problem step by step using mathematical induction. The task is to prove the following statement for all n∈N+:
∑k=1nk⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1−(n+1)⋅2n1.
Step 1: Base Case (n=1)
For n=1, the left-hand side of the equation is:
∑k=11k⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1⋅(1+1)⋅211+2.
Simplify the fraction:
1⋅2⋅21+2=43.
The right-hand side of the equation is:
1−(1+1)⋅211=1−2⋅21=1−41=43.
Since the left-hand side equals the right-hand side, the base case holds.
Step 2: Inductive Hypothesis
Assume the statement is true for some n=m, i.e.,
∑k=1mk⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1−(m+1)⋅2m1.
We need to prove that the statement also holds for n=m+1.
Step 3: Inductive Step
For n=m+1, the left-hand side becomes:
∑k=1m+1k⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2.
This can be split into two parts:
∑k=1m+1k⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=∑k=1mk⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2+(m+1)⋅((m+1)+1)⋅2m+1(m+1)+2.
Using the inductive hypothesis for the first term:
∑k=1mk⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1−(m+1)⋅2m1.
Substitute this back:
∑k=1m+1k⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1−(m+1)⋅2m1+(m+1)⋅((m+1)+1)⋅2m+1(m+1)+2.
Simplify the second term:
(m+1)⋅((m+1)+1)⋅2m+1(m+1)+2=(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1m+3.
Now, combine the terms:
∑k=1m+1k⋅(k+1)⋅2kk+2=1+(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1m+3−(m+1)⋅2m1.
Rewrite −(m+1)⋅2m1 with a common denominator. Note that:
(m+1)⋅2m1=(m+1)⋅2m+12.
So the expression becomes:
1−(m+1)⋅2m+12+(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1m+3.
Combine the fractions under a common denominator, (m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1:
1−(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+12⋅(m+2)+(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1m+3.
Simplify the numerator of the combined fraction:
−(2⋅(m+2))+(m+3)=−2m−4+m+3=−m−1.
So the fraction becomes:
1+(m+1)⋅(m+2)⋅2m+1−m−1.
Simplify further:
1−(m+2)⋅2m+11.
This matches the right-hand side for n=m+1:
1−(m+2)⋅2m+11.
Thus, the inductive step is proven.
Conclusion
By mathematical induction, the statement is true for all n∈N+.
Do you have any questions, or would you like more details about any step? Here are 5 related questions you might consider:
- What is the importance of the base case in mathematical induction?
- How do we simplify terms with fractions efficiently during induction proofs?
- Can this method be used to prove similar summation identities?
- What are common pitfalls in applying mathematical induction?
- How can this problem be visualized using partial sums?
Tip: Always double-check your algebraic manipulations during induction to avoid mistakes, especially when dealing with fractions!