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Suppose $x_0$ , $x_1$ , $x_2$ , ... , $x_n$ are distinct real numbers , prove that :

$$ \large{\displaystyle{\sum_{i=0}^{n} \left( x_{i}^{n}\prod_{\substack{0\leq k\leq n \\ k\neq i }}\frac{x-x_k}{x_i-x_k} \right)=x^n}} $$

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    yes, i am sorry !That is typing error! The question correct now2012-10-24
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    Both sides are polynomials of degree $\le n$ in $x$. Hence they are equal, if they are equal at $n+1$ disticnt points. Check equality at $x = x_j$, $0 \le j \le n$.2012-10-24
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    thanks for your suggestion2012-10-25

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That's simply Lagrange's polynomial interpolation formula for the values of the polynomial $x^n$. Since there are $n+1$ data points, the two polynomials coincide.

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    also re. to answer to 2016-07-08