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Does the following infinite geometric series diverge or converge? Explain. 6 + 24 + 96 + 384 + . . .

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Answer:

diverge!!!!!!!!

Explanation:

User Jacky
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Answer:

Diverge

Explanation:

6 + 24 + 96 + 384 + . . .

6* 4= 24

24* 4= 96

common ratio is 4

the formula for nth term is


a_n = a_1(r)^(n-1)

a_1 is the first term and r is the common ratio


a_n = 6(4)^(n-1)

If common ratio (r) is between 0 and 1 then series is converging

if common ratio (r) is greater than 1 then series is diverging

We know common ratio r= 4

4 > 1 so series is diverging


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