SOLUTION: find the sum of the inifinite seires if it is not possible write no sum and explain why 1. 1024+512+256+128+... 2. 1/9+1/3+1+3... 3. 16+4+1+1/4... i do not understand how to

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Question 763709: find the sum of the inifinite seires if it is not possible write no sum and explain why
1. 1024+512+256+128+...
2. 1/9+1/3+1+3...
3. 16+4+1+1/4...
i do not understand how to solve this.

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series when is

1) +...
,, , since

Answer: 2048
2) +...
,, , since
it is not possible to find the sum
Answer: No sum
3)+...
,, , since

Answer:

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