2481 Suppose that u, is the first term of a geometric series with common ratio r. Prove, by mathematical induction, that the sum of the first n terms, Sn, is given by Sn u1 (1-r") where n E Z+. 1-r Basic Step

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Suppose that u¡ is the first term of a geometric series with common ratio r. Prove, by mathematical
induction, that the sum of the first n terms, Sn, is given by Sn
U1 (1-r")
where n E Z+.
1-r
Basic Step
Transcribed Image Text:.0081 19.2 19.4481 2481 Suppose that u¡ is the first term of a geometric series with common ratio r. Prove, by mathematical induction, that the sum of the first n terms, Sn, is given by Sn U1 (1-r") where n E Z+. 1-r Basic Step
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