Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 12 Sequences and Series - 12.4 Find Sums of Infinite Geometric Series - 12.4 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 825: 42a

Answer

$a_n=a_1\cdot(0.75)^{n-1}$

Work Step by Step

An infinite geometric series has a sum if and only if $|r|\lt1$, where $r$ is the common ratio. If it exists, then it equals $\frac{a_1}{1-r}$ where $a_1$ is the first term. $r=0.75$ because each triangle consists of $4$ smaller ones out of which $1$ is removed. Hence $a_n=a_1\cdot(0.75)^{n-1}$
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