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If n is an integer. Prove that n(n+1)(n+5) is a multiple of 6.

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Solution

n(n+1)(n+5)=n(n+1)[(n+2)+3]
=n(n+1)(n+2)+3n(n+1)
Now, n(n+1)(n+2) being the product of three consecutive integers is divisible by 3!=6.
n(n+1) being the product of two consecutive integers is divisible by 2!=2
3n(n+1) is divisible by 6
n(n+1)(n+5)
=n(n+1)(n+2)+3n(n+1) is divisible by 6
i.e., n(n+1)(n+5)=M(6)

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