SOLUTION: Use the formula for the sum of the first n terms of a geometric sequence. find the sum of each infinite geometric series. 5+5/6+5/6^2+5/6^3+....

Question 481816: Use the formula for the sum of the first n terms of a geometric sequence.
find the sum of each infinite geometric series. 5+5/6+5/6^2+5/6^3+....
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

geometric sequence:  = 5 and r = 1/6 Note: |r|<1

 

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