SOLUTION: Given that x / x-1 is the first term of a geometric progression and x^2 / x^2-1 is the second term of the progression, in terms of x determine the common ratio and the third term o
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Question 1029205: Given that x / x-1 is the first term of a geometric progression and x^2 / x^2-1 is the second term of the progression, in terms of x determine the common ratio and the third term of the progression.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Given that x / x-1 is the first term of a geometric progression and x^2 / x^2-1 is the second term of the progression, in terms of x determine the common ratio and the third term of the progression.
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r = [x^2/(x^2-1)]/[x/(x-1)]
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r = [x^2/(x^2-1)]
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r = x/(x+1)
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a(3) = [x/(x-1)]^2
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etc.
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Stan H.