Math Problem Statement
Given the sequence 9,3,1…, find S infinity
Solution
To find the sum of an infinite geometric series , we use the following formula:
Where:
- is the sum of the infinite series,
- is the first term of the sequence,
- is the common ratio.
For the sequence :
Substituting these values into the formula:
So, the sum of the infinite geometric series is 13.5.
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you determine if an infinite geometric series converges?
- What is the sum to infinity for a sequence with a common ratio greater than 1?
- Can an infinite geometric series have a negative sum?
- How does the common ratio affect the sum of an infinite geometric series?
- 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 must satisfy .
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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