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Prove that for any natural n the value of the expression (4n+5)^2–9 is divisible by 4.

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Answer:

4 n (2) + 10 n +4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the expression by opening parenthesis:

  • (4n + 5)² - 9 =
  • (4n)² + 2*5*(4n) + 25 - 9 =
  • 4(4n²) + 4(10n) + 4(4) =
  • 4(4n² + 10n + 4)

As we see the expression has 4 as one of factors so is divisible by 4.

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