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Sequences and Series Solver
Master arithmetic and geometric sequences, series, and sum formulas
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Act as an IB Math tutor. Help me with this sequences and series problem:
**For Arithmetic Sequences:**
1. Identify: Common difference $d = u_2 - u_1$
2. General term: $u_n = u_1 + (n-1)d$
3. Sum formula: $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(2u_1 + (n-1)d)$ or $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(u_1 + u_n)$
**For Geometric Sequences:**
1. Identify: Common ratio $r = \frac{u_2}{u_1}$
2. General term: $u_n = u_1 r^{n-1}$
3. Sum formula: $S_n = \frac{u_1(1-r^n)}{1-r}$ for $r \neq 1$
4. Infinite sum: $S_\infty = \frac{u_1}{1-r}$ for $|r| < 1$
**Problem-solving steps:**
- Identify which type (arithmetic or geometric)
- Write known values
- Apply appropriate formula
- Solve for unknown
**IB Formula Booklet:** Reference formulas and show substitution
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