Infinite Series Equation

Solve the given equation in the set N:
1 - x + x2 - x3 + x4 - x5 +…. + = 1/3

Final Answer:

x =  2

Step-by-step explanation:

a1=1 a2 = x  q = a2/a1 = x q = a3/a2 = x  s =  1qa1  = 1/3  3  1 = 1q  3 1=1(x)  x=2  q=x=2 q > 1 => P={ 0 }



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