Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

(i) Let P(n)P(n) be the statement 14+24+34+⋯+n4=n(n+1)(2n+1)(3n2+3n−1)30.1^{4}+2^{4}+3^{4}+\dots+n^{4}=\frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)(3n^{2}+3n-1)}{30}. Prove that P(n)P(n) is true for every positive integer nn. (ii) Using the result proved in part (i), find the value of 14+24+⋯+1041^{4}+2^{4}+\dots+10^{4}.

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