Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let SS denote the sum to infinity of an infinite geometric progression with first term aa and common ratio rr where ∣r∣<1|r|<1. a. (i) Express aa in terms of SS and rr. b. (ii) Using the expression obtained in part (i), calculate the first term when S=15S = 15 and r=−14r = -\dfrac14.

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