The series 4 + 12 + 36 + ·.· has no limiting sum because r > 1. Nevertheless, substitution into the formula for the limiting sum gives 4 -2. 3 Can any meaning be given to this calculation and its result? (Hint: Look at the extension of the series to the left of the first term.)

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The series 4 + 12 + 36 + ·.· has no limiting sum because r > 1. Nevertheless, substitution into the
formula for the limiting sum gives
4
-2.
3
Can any meaning be given to this calculation and its result? (Hint: Look at the extension of the series to
the left of the first term.)
Transcribed Image Text:The series 4 + 12 + 36 + ·.· has no limiting sum because r > 1. Nevertheless, substitution into the formula for the limiting sum gives 4 -2. 3 Can any meaning be given to this calculation and its result? (Hint: Look at the extension of the series to the left of the first term.)
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