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A sign condition selects a solution

A sign condition selects a solution

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A convergent GP has S_infinity=12 and S_2=-15. Determine whether such a GP can exist, explaining your conclusion.

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Answer:No such convergent GP: \(r^2=\frac94\) forces \(|r|=\frac32>1\).

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