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2-5 Infinite Geometric SeriesRecursion & Special Sequences
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1Definitions & Equations
Writing & Solving Geometric Series
Practice Problems
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Definitions
Infinite Geometric Series A geometric series that has no final value
Recursive Formula Each term is formulated from one or more of the previous terms
Fibonacci Sequence Each term is formulated by adding the two previous terms 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34… an = an-2 + an-1
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Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series
The sum (S) of an infinite geometric series with -1 < r < 1 is given by
If |r|≥1, the sum does not exist
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1
aS
r
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Finding the Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series
Find the sum if it exits
1 3 9...
2 8 32
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1
2a
3 381 4
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r
31, therefore the sum exists
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1
1
aS
r
1 12 2
3 11
4 4
S
2S
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Finding the Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series
Find the sum if it exits
1 2 4 8 ...
1 1a 22
1r
2 1, therefore the does notsum exists
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Use a Recursive Formula
Find the first five terms of a sequence in which a1=4 and an+1=3an-2, n≥1.
1 3 2n na a
11 13 2a a
2 3(4) 2 10a
12 23 2a a
3 3(10) 2 28a
13 33 2a a
4 3(28) 2 82a
14 43 2a a
5 3(82) 2 244a
4,10,28,82,244
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Fibonacci Sequences in Nature
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More Fibonacci Sequences in Nature
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My Personal Favorite Fibonacci Sequence in Nature
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Practice Problems
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Practice Problems