Math Problem Statement

Given the sequence 9,3,1…, find S infinity

Solution

To find the sum of an infinite geometric series SS_\infty, we use the following formula:

S=a11rS_\infty = \frac{a_1}{1 - r}

Where:

  • SS_\infty is the sum of the infinite series,
  • a1a_1 is the first term of the sequence,
  • rr is the common ratio.

For the sequence 9,3,1,9, 3, 1, \dots:

  • a1=9a_1 = 9
  • r=39=13r = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}

Substituting these values into the formula:

S=9113=923=9×32=272=13.5S_\infty = \frac{9}{1 - \frac{1}{3}} = \frac{9}{\frac{2}{3}} = 9 \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{27}{2} = 13.5

So, the sum of the infinite geometric series SS_\infty is 13.5.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you determine if an infinite geometric series converges?
  2. What is the sum to infinity for a sequence with a common ratio rr greater than 1?
  3. Can an infinite geometric series have a negative sum?
  4. How does the common ratio affect the sum of an infinite geometric series?
  5. How would the sum to infinity change if the first term was doubled?

Tip: For an infinite geometric series to converge (i.e., have a finite sum), the common ratio rr must satisfy r<1|r| < 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite Geometric Series
Sum of Infinite Series

Formulas

Sum of Infinite Geometric Series formula: S_infty = a_1 / (1 - r)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School