SOLUTION: 5 + 5/6 + 5/6^2 + 5/6^3+... find the sum of the infinite geometric equation

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Question 153919: 5 + 5/6 + 5/6^2 + 5/6^3+...
find the sum of the infinite geometric equation
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The formula is 

,

where 

To find r, divide the second term  or  
by the first term  or :

÷ = ÷ = × = × = 

Plug in:





,

,

,

÷

×

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Edwin
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