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How can be done by the method of mathematical induction?

We are given that $P(x+1)-P(x)=2x+1$ We also know that $P(0)=1$ We want to prove that $P(2004)=(2004)^2 +1$ Can someone explain how can be solved with mathematical induction? Thank you in advance!
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system of equations with three equations.

We have to find all real solutions to this system of equations: $$x=\frac{4z^2}{1+4z^2},y=\frac{4x^2}{1+4x^2},z=\frac{4y^2}{1+4y^2}$$
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How to solve this System of Polynomial Equations?

I have to complete a summer packet of 90 Algebra 2 questions. I have completed 89 of them, the only one I could not get was this. I know the answer is $y = \frac {47}2$, $\frac 17$ according to ...
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Simplify this algebraic fraction

I have this algebraic fraction: $$\frac{t^4-1}{t^2-t^6}$$ And I'm told the answer is: $$\frac{-1}{t^2}$$ I can't for the life of me work out how to simplify it. (I'm sorry for the simple question) ...
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Partial fraction expansion when the degree of the numerator is unknown

Hope it's not too stupid: is there any general approach to partial fraction expansion when the degrees of polynomials in the numerator are unknown?