Find the mistakes in the proof fragments . Theorem: For

Chapter 5, Problem 5.118

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Find the mistakes in the proof fragments . Theorem: For any integer n 1, n i=1 i(i!) = (n+1)!1. Proof (by mathematical induction): Let the property P(n) be n i=1 i(i!) = (n+1)!1. Show that P(1) is true: When n =1 1 i=1 i(i!) = (1+1)!1 So 1(1!) =2!1 and 1=1 Thus P(1) is true.

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