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Question
If P(k) = k²(k+3)(k²-1) is true, then what is P(k+1)?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
P(k+1) = (k+1)²[(k+1)+3][(k+1)²-1] = (k+1)²(k+4)(k²+2k+1-1) = (k+1)²(k+4)(k²+2k) = (k+1)²(k+4)k(k+2).
Hint
Substitute k+1 into the expression and simplify.