Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 11 - 11.3 - Geometric Sequences and Series - 11.3 Exercises - Page 796: 77

Answer

The series has no sum because $|r|=3\gt1$

Work Step by Step

$a_1=\frac{1}{9}$ $r=\frac{a_2}{a_1}=\frac{-\frac{1}{3}}{\frac{1}{9}}=-3$ $|r|=3\gt1$
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