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Derivation of the Finite Geometric Series Formula
Post 17 | Date: 2026‑07‑26
If \[S = \sum_{i=0}^{N} x^i \]
Prove:
1) \[xS = \sum_{i=1}^{N+1} x^i \] 2) \[S - xS = 1 - x^{N+1} \] 3) \[S = (1 - x^{N+1})/(1 - x) \]
SOLUTION: