3.5 Sum to Infinity
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A geometric sequence has first term 1 and common ratio 13\frac{1}{3}31​.

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Find the sum to infinity, S∞S_{\infty}S∞​, of the sequence.

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Hence, or otherwise, evaluate ∑n=1∞(tan⁡30∘)n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (\tan 30^{\circ})^n∑n=1∞​(tan30∘)n

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Find the smallest positive exact value of θ\thetaθ, in radians, which satisfies the equation ∑n=0∞(sin⁡θ)n=22−3\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (\sin \theta)^n = \frac{2}{2 - \sqrt{3}}∑n=0∞​(sinθ)n=2−3​2​

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3.5 Sum to Infinity Questions

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 3.5 Sum to Infinity with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 18 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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