Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Geometric Sequences and Series - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 853: 5

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An infinite sum of the form $a_1+a_1r+a_1r^2+...$ is called an infinite geometric series. If $|r|\lt1$, its sum S can be obtained by the formula $S=\frac{a_1}{1-r}$. If $|r|\geq1$, the series doesn't have a sum.
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