The first term of an infinite geometric series is
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The sum of an infinite geometric series is
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Apply sum of an infinite geometric series formula:
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(Substitute
and
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Apply multiplication property of equality: If a = b then
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(Multiply each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
Distribute terms using distributive property:
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(Multiply:
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Apply addition property of equality: if a = b then
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(Add 40 to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Add:
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Apply division property of equality: If a = b then
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(Divide each side by 40)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The common ratio of the series is
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The 2nd terms of geometric series is
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(Substitute
and
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(Multiply:
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The 3rd terms of geometric series is
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(Substitute
and
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(Multiply:
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The 4th terms of geometric series is
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(Substitute
and
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(Multiply:
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The first four terms of the series are
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