SOLUTION: The first three terms of a geometric progression are x+1, x-3 and x-1. Find (i) the value of x, (ii) the first term, (iii) the sum to infinity.

Question 1102001: The first three terms of a geometric progression are x+1, x-3 and x-1. Find
(i) the value of x,
(ii) the first term,
(iii) the sum to infinity.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the successive ratios, which also will give the value for x in the process.

-------value of x

First Term:

Common Ratio:

You may find a formula for sum to infinity if you look in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geometric_series, or in your textbook.
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