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Proof Writing · Medium problem

In an induction proof that 1+2+⋯+n=n(n+1)21 + 2 + \cdots + n = \dfrac{n(n+1)}{2}, the inductive step assumes the formula for n=kn = k. Which term is added to both sides to reach n=k+1n = k + 1?

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