If P (N) is the Statement

Question

If P (n) is the statement "n(n + 1) is even", then what is P(3)?

Solution

We have:
P(n): n(n + 1) is even.
Now,
P(3) = 3(3 + 1) = 12 (Even)
Therefore, P(3) is even.

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