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3.3.7 Sequences and series (A-level only)

3.3.7 Sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 10

In this question you should assume that −12<x<12\displaystyle -\frac{1}{2} < x < \frac{1}{2}−21​<x<21​.

a.

For the binomial expansion of (1−2x)−2(1 - 2x)^{-2}(1−2x)−2, find and simplify the first four terms.

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b.

Write down the sum to infinity of the series 1+2x+4x2+8x3+…1 + 2x + 4x^2 + 8x^3 + \dots1+2x+4x2+8x3+…

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c.

Hence, or otherwise, find and simplify an expression for 2+6x+16x2+40x3+…2 + 6x + 16x^2 + 40x^3 + \dots2+6x+16x2+40x3+…

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3.3.7 Sequences and series (A-level only) Questions

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