How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ??
B Barbra New member Joined Oct 6, 2022 Messages 28 Oct 6, 2022 #1 How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ?? Attachments IMG_20221007_021107.jpg 2 MB · Views: 10
D Deleted member 4993 Guest Oct 6, 2022 #2 Barbra said: How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ?? Click to expand... Please share your work/thoughts regarding this problem so that we know where to begin to help you.
Barbra said: How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ?? Click to expand... Please share your work/thoughts regarding this problem so that we know where to begin to help you.
Dr.Peterson Elite Member Joined Nov 12, 2017 Messages 16,092 Oct 6, 2022 #3 Barbra said: How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ?? Click to expand... You mean 1/(1-1/10). Use parentheses carefully! This uses the formula for the sum of an (infinite) geometric series. Have you learned about those? Geometric Sequences and Sums Geometric Series | Purplemath Explains the terms and formulas for geometric series. Uses worked examples to demonstrate typical computations. www.purplemath.com
Barbra said: How SUM (1/10)^k=>1 Equals 1/1-1/10 ?? Click to expand... You mean 1/(1-1/10). Use parentheses carefully! This uses the formula for the sum of an (infinite) geometric series. Have you learned about those? Geometric Sequences and Sums Geometric Series | Purplemath Explains the terms and formulas for geometric series. Uses worked examples to demonstrate typical computations. www.purplemath.com