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sum of series (a+b) +(a^+2b)+(a^+3b)+....to n terms

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Answered by Mayhem
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The solution to the mentioned question requires a higher level of understanding (concept of G.P.) which is not taught in your grade still i am providing you the answer.

The given series i.e., (a + b) + (a2 + 2b) + (a3 + 3b) + .....+ (an + nb) can be rewritten as

(a + a2 + a3 + ...... + an) + (b + 2b + 3b + ..... + nb)

Clearly the first series forms a G.P. with first term a and common ratio also a.

and the second series forms an A.P. with first term b and common ratio also b.

Hence, required sum is

For a < 1

a (1-a^n)/(1-a)+n/2 [(n+1)b]

For a > 1

a (a^n-1)/(a-1)+n/2[(n+1)6]

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