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Median-of-Medians proof for time complexity

Wikipedia mentions, that from the formula $$ T(n) \leq T(n/5) + T(n\cdot7/10) + c \cdot n $$ one can "easily" show using induction that $$ T(n) \leq 10 \cdot c \cdot n $$ I am, as it seems, not so smart. So, can anyone tell me how to show this using…
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