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1.6.16 Sum to infinity of a geometric series (A-level only)

1.6.16 Sum to infinity of a geometric series (A-level only)

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The first three terms of a geometric series are (2k+2)(2k+2)(2k+2), (k+4)(k+4)(k+4), and k k\,k respectively, where k k\,k is a positive constant.

a.

Show that k2−6k−16=0k^2 - 6k - 16 = 0k2−6k−16=0.

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b.

Hence show that k=8k = 8k=8.

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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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