Prove by mathematical induction that $4$ is a factor of $9^n - 5^n\,\forall n\geq1$.
2026-03-27 01:43:39.1774575819
Proof of factor by induction
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Everything is ok, except the last line where you used $ 4(9k+5^n) = 4n.$
As you notice, n is used to mean two different things.
Change the last $4n$ to $4m$ and you have a good proof.