Given that D0=1,D1=0,Dn=(n−1)(Dn−1+Dn−2) for all n≥2.
Prove the equality Dn=n!n∑k=0(−1)kk!
I wish to prove the equalty using Complete Induction.
Let P(n) be the above statement for n≥2.
Basis Step: P(0) and P(1) are true by the initial conditions.
Inductive step: Let l≥1 be fixed. Suppose that P(m) is true for all 0≤m≤l.
LHS of P(l+1)=l⋅(Dl+Dl−1)=(l+1)!∑lk=0(−1)kk!+l!⋅∑l−1k=0(−1)kk!
From there, I have tried to simplify the expression and equate it to the RHS of P(l+1) but I can't get the RHS.
Any help please?
Edit: I managed to solve it after correcting my mistake. Thanks :)
Answer
l⋅(Dl+Dl−1)=l(l)!l∑k=0(−1)kk!+l!⋅l−1∑k=0(−1)kk!=(l+1)(l)!l−1∑k=0(−1)kk!+(−1)lll!l!=(l+1)!l−1∑k=0(−1)kk!+(−1)l(l+1)l!l!−(−1)ll!l!=(l+1)!l+1∑k=0(−1)kk!=Dl+1.
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