Math Problem Statement
(a) Find the sum of all the terms of the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, ••., 64. (b) Let a be a constant, where a > 0. (i) Simplify a x a^2x a^4 x ... x a ^65 (i) Simplify log a + log a ^2+ log a ^4+ ... + log a ^64
Solution
(a) Find the sum of all the terms of the geometric sequence :
This is a geometric sequence where the first term and the common ratio . The last term is , so we need to find the sum of the sequence.
The formula for the sum of the first terms of a geometric sequence is:
To determine , we use the formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence:
Given , we solve for :
Now we can find the sum:
Thus, the sum of all the terms of the geometric sequence is:
(b) (i) Simplify :
This is a product of powers of . To simplify, we add the exponents:
This is a sum of powers of 2: .
This sum is a geometric series with , , and the number of terms . The sum of the exponents is:
Thus, the simplified expression is:
(b) (ii) Simplify :
Using the logarithm property , we can rewrite each term:
Factor out :
We already calculated the sum , so:
Thus, the simplified expression is:
Would you like further details on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions for more exploration:
- How do you find the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic series?
- What is the general formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?
- How would the sum change if the common ratio was less than 1?
- How can you express the product of terms in a geometric progression using logarithms?
- Can you explain how logarithmic identities simplify complex expressions?
Tip: Always remember that geometric sequences grow exponentially, and logarithms help simplify exponential expressions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequences
Exponents
Logarithms
Geometric Series
Formulas
Sum of geometric sequence: S_n = a_1 * (1 - r^n) / (1 - r)
Exponent product rule: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
Logarithm properties: log(x^y) = y * log(x)
Theorems
Properties of Geometric Progressions
Exponent Rules
Logarithmic Identities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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