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Proof Writing · Medium problem

In an induction proof that 1⋅2+2⋅3+⋯+n(n+1)=n(n+1)(n+2)31 \cdot 2 + 2 \cdot 3 + \cdots + n(n+1) = \dfrac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{3}, 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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