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To write the below infinite series using sigma notation in two different ways:
Answer to Problem 66HP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
An infinite geometric series
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Calculation:
In order to write the below infinite series using sigma notation in two different ways:
First find the first term and the common ratio of the series.
Now, from the given series it can be seen that it’s first term is 3 and the common ratio of the series, r , can be find by dividing the second term by the first term, as
Since, here
Thus,
Thus, the given series can be written in the form
And the above series can be represented using sigma notation in two different ways as:
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2.
Thus, two different ways to write the given series using sigma notations are:
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