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Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series

Working with Geometric Series

Recognize a geometric series, find its first term and common ratio, decide whether it converges, and find its exact sum when it does.

Topic 10.2 · 6 min read

This lesson comes with the AP Calculus BC plan

In this lesson

  1. 01Spotting a geometric series
  2. 02Where the sum formula comes from
  3. 03Any starting index, any shape
  4. 04Worked examples
  5. 05Where students lose points
  6. 06On the exam

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