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Use mathematical induction to prove the property for all integers $n \geq 1$.$x\left(y_{1}+y_{2}+\cdots+y_{n}\right)=x y_{1}+x y_{2}+\cdots+x y_{n}$
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We have $x(y_1) = xy_1$ which is true. So, the property holds for $n = 1$. Show more…
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