Book 11

Book 11: Geometric Sequences and Series

You Will

Find any term in a geometric sequence and find the common ratio of the sequence
Determine the first term and common ratio of a geometric sequence from any two known terms
Find the sum of any finite geometric series
Find the sum of an infinite geometric series

Subjects

Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3	Appendix
Geometric Sequences	Finite Geometric Series	Infinite Geometric Series	Review

Video Highlights

Geometric sequences have special characteristics that make them well suited to particular types of problems. This book shows you how to work with geometric sequences and both finite and infinite geometric series. Examples include problems in the fields of medicine, music, and finance.

Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3
What is a Geometric Sequence? The nth Degree A Dose of Reality Finding First Term & Common Ratio A Musical Interlude	Finite Geometric Series A Problem Close To Home	Stretching Your Mind Looking at repeating Decimals The Golden Ratio

Summary/Terminology

Geometric Sequence
Common Ratio
Finding an for a geometric sequence
Finding a1 and r From Two Known Terms
Finite Geometric Series
Sum of a Finite Geometric Series
Sum of a Geometric Series When r=1
Infinite Geometric Series
Repeating Decimals
Golden Ratio
Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series