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1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only)

1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 13

The first three terms of a geometric series are (3k+3)(3k+3)(3k+3), (k+3)(k+3)(k+3), and k k\,k respectively, where k k\,k is a positive constant.

a.

Show that 2k2−3k−9=02k^2 - 3k - 9 = 02k2−3k−9=0.

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b.

Hence show that k=3k = 3k=3.

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c.

Find the common ratio.

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d.

Find the sum to infinity of the series.

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