Find the sum of the series, if it converges: a) sum_(k = 0)^oo (1/3)^k b) sum_(k = 0)^oo (-1/2)^k

preprekomW

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2021-09-05

Find the sum of the series, if it converges:
a) k=0(13)k
b) k=0(12)k

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smallq9

smallq9

Skilled2021-09-06Added 106 answers

a) k=0(13)k
A series of form rk converges for |r|<1
Here, r=13<1, so the series converges.
k=0(13)k=11(13)=123=32
b) k=0(12)k
Here, r=12, so the series converges.
k=0(12)k=11(12)=11+12=23

Jeffrey Jordon

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Expert2021-09-22Added 2605 answers

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