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Question 12

In a geometric sequence x1,x2,x3,…x_1, x_2, x_3, \dotsx1​,x2​,x3​,…:

  • the common ratio is rrr
  • x2+x3=9x_2 + x_3 = 9x2​+x3​=9
  • x4=6x_4 = 6x4​=6
a.

Show that r r\,r satisfies the equation

3r2−2r−2=0 3r^2 - 2r - 2 = 0 3r2−2r−2=0
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b.

Given that the geometric sequence has a sum to infinity,

find the exact value of x1 x_1\,x1​ in the form a+b7a + b\sqrt{7}a+b7​ where a,b∈Qa, b \in \mathbb{Q}a,b∈Q.

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c.

Hence, calculate the value of S∞S_\inftyS∞​.

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3.4 Geometric Series Questions

  1. A Level
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22 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 3.4 Geometric Series. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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