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PC.15

PC Precalculus
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Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems, extending to infinite geometric series.

Example Problems
Evaluate:
p=1∑3​(7)=
Evaluate:
i=1∑6​(i)=
Evaluate:
d=1∑4​(3d)=
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