Adding Past Infinity (WARNING - Math Ahead)

Adding Past Infinity (WARNING - Math Ahead)

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explores a series of numbers where each number is double the previous one. Initially, it seems the sum of this series is infinite. However, through mathematical manipulation, the series is shown to equal -1, demonstrating a surprising result in mathematics.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What cancellation occurs when you manipulate the series as described in the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the conclusion drawn about the sum of the series in the text.

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