The common ratio of an infinite geometric series is .
The sum of an infinite geometric series is .
Apply sum of an infinite geometric series formula: .
(Substitute
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(Subtract denominator:
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Apply multiplication property of equality: a = b then .
(Multiply each side by
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(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The 1st term of the series is .
The 2nd term of the series is .
(Substitute
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(Multiply:
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The 3rd term of the series is .
(Substitute
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(Multiply:
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The 4th term of the series is .
(Substitute
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(Multiply:
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The first four terms of the series are .