Proving GP Sum and Expanding Binomial Formula: 2n, 2x - 3y

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In summary, the conversation revolved around various mathematical problems. The first problem involved finding the sum of 10 terms in a Geometric Progression (GP) with a starting term of 1/2 and a common ratio of -1. The second problem was to use mathematical induction to prove the formula 2 + 4 + 6 +...+ 2n = n(n+1). The third problem was to expand (2x - 3y)^4 using the binomial formula. The person also mentioned that they were unable to type their work in the text entry box and had attached it separately. The conversation also included some corrections and guidance on how to properly solve the problems.
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3 – If r = -1 and frist term is 1/2 find the sum of the 10 terms of a Gp

4 - Use mathematical induction to prove that 2 + 4 + 6 ……..+ 2n = n(n+1)

5 – Expand ( 2x – 3y)^4 by using binomial formula

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D. Mark i can't type my work into the text entry box. i put it in attachment I'm very sorry
 

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3. S10 isn't 1/11. a1 = ? r = ? n = ? Substitute these values into your formula.
4. That's not how you do a proof by induction.
Show that the statement is true for some base case such as n = 1. (What does the formula look like if n = 1? Is it true for that case?)
Assume that the statement is true for n = k. (What does the formula look like for that case?)
Use your assumption in the previous step to show that the statement is true for n = k + 1.

5. You're sort of on the right track here, but you mixed up 2x by using 3x.
 

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