Determine the sums of the following geometric series when they are convergent. (3^2)/(2^5)+(3^4)

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Key Concepts

Convergence Criteria

For an infinite geometric series to converge, the absolute value of the common ratio must be less than one. This condition ensures that as more terms are added, the additional contributions become increasingly small, allowing the series to approach a finite sum.

Infinite Series Sum Formula

When an infinite geometric series converges, its sum can be calculated using the formula S = a/(1 - r), where a is the first term and r is the common ratio. This formula provides a quick and effective way to sum all the terms of a convergent geometric series.

Geometric Series

A geometric series is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant value called the common ratio. Geometric series are studied in various fields of mathematics and provide a simple way to sum sequences that increase or decrease exponentially.

Common Ratio

The common ratio is the fixed multiplier between consecutive terms in a geometric series. Knowing the common ratio is essential since it determines the behavior of the series, particularly whether it converges or diverges based on its absolute value.

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