Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two progressions have the same first term 3. • Progression A is an arithmetic progression with common difference 2. • Progression B is a geometric progression with common ratio 2. Use this information to answer the following. a. (i) Write the nth term of each progression. b. (ii) Find the positive integer nn for which the nth terms of the two progressions are equal. c. (iii) For the value of nn found in part (ii), compare the sums of the first nn terms of the two progressions and state which sum is greater.

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