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Algebra 2 Geometric Series
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A geometric series is a sum of the terms of a geometric sequence. There are 2 formulas for the sum. Use one if you are given n. Use the other if you are given an. In both cases, you will be given the values of r and a1. As with arithmetic series, we can use the sigma notation to express a geometric series. To find a particular term of a series, say the 4th term, you first need to find the first term using the formula for Sn. Then multiply the first term and use the formula for the nth term of a series.
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Thu Oct 9, 2014 11:38 PM
Post by Peter Spicer on August 22, 2014
in example 2, on the divisor you put the r term equal to 8 when its supposed to be 4.
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Post by julius mogyorossy on April 29, 2014
Solving equations reminds me of being in combat.
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Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:46 PM
Post by Chonglin Xu on October 13, 2012
Hey, Dr. Eaton, I thought I found your error at 5:53. The correct thing is "3+9+27+81+243+729", but NOT "3+9+27+81+729+2187". Did you do the double check of Sigma notation example?
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Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:17 PM
Post by Daran Daneshjou on July 17, 2012
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:03 PM
Post by Daran Daneshjou on July 17, 2012
Why is there an extra 162 in the numerator of example #1?