Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.4 - Partial Sums of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 658: 9

Answer

The common ratio of the sequence is 3. Since $abs(3) \geq1$, the sum of infinite terms of this sequence doesn’t exist. We can only find the sum of infinite terms of a sequence if $abs (r) \leq 1$

Work Step by Step

$-3/-1 =3$ $-9/-3 = 3$ $-27/-9 = 3$
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