7. Prove, by mathematical induction, that F0 + F1 + F2 + · · · + Fn = Fn+2 -1, where Fr is the nth Fibonacci number ( F₁ = 0. F₁ = 1 and F₂ = Fn−1 + Fn−2).

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7. Prove, by mathematical induction, that
F0 + F1 + F2 + · · · + Fn = Fn+2 -1, where Fr is the nth Fibonacci number (
F₁ = 0. F₁ = 1 and F₂ = Fn−1 + Fn−2).
Transcribed Image Text:7. Prove, by mathematical induction, that F0 + F1 + F2 + · · · + Fn = Fn+2 -1, where Fr is the nth Fibonacci number ( F₁ = 0. F₁ = 1 and F₂ = Fn−1 + Fn−2).
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