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Let `b_(1),b_(2),.......` be a gemoertic sequence such that `b_(1)+b_(2)=1and sum_(k=1)^(oo)b_(k)=2`. Given that `b_(2)lt0` then the value of `b_(1)` is :
`(a) 2-sqrt2 " "(b) 1+sqrt2 " "(c) 2+sqrt2 " "(d) 4-sqrt2 `

A

`2-sqrt2`

B

`1+sqrt2`

C

`2+sqrt2`

D

`4-sqrt2`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( b_1 \) given the conditions of the geometric sequence. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Geometric Sequence Let the first term of the geometric sequence be \( b_1 = a \) and the common ratio be \( r \). Thus, the terms can be expressed as: - \( b_1 = a \) - \( b_2 = ar \) ### Step 2: Set Up the Given Equations From the problem, we have two equations: 1. \( b_1 + b_2 = 1 \) 2. \( \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} b_k = 2 \) Substituting the expressions for \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) into the first equation: \[ a + ar = 1 \] Factoring out \( a \): \[ a(1 + r) = 1 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] ### Step 3: Use the Sum of the Infinite Series The sum of an infinite geometric series is given by: \[ \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} b_k = \frac{a}{1 - r} \] Setting this equal to 2: \[ \frac{a}{1 - r} = 2 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] ### Step 4: Solve for \( a \) in Terms of \( r \) From Equation 1, we can express \( a \) in terms of \( r \): \[ a = \frac{1}{1 + r} \] ### Step 5: Substitute \( a \) into Equation 2 Substituting \( a \) into Equation 2: \[ \frac{\frac{1}{1 + r}}{1 - r} = 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{1}{(1 + r)(1 - r)} = 2 \] Cross-multiplying gives: \[ 1 = 2(1 + r)(1 - r) \] Expanding the right side: \[ 1 = 2(1 - r^2) \] This simplifies to: \[ 1 = 2 - 2r^2 \] Rearranging gives: \[ 2r^2 = 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r^2 = \frac{1}{2} \] Thus: \[ r = \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \] ### Step 6: Determine the Correct Sign for \( r \) Given that \( b_2 < 0 \) implies \( ar < 0 \). Since \( a > 0 \) (as it is the first term of the sequence), we must have: \[ r < 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \] ### Step 7: Substitute \( r \) Back to Find \( a \) Now substituting \( r \) back into the expression for \( a \): \[ a = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}} \] To simplify: \[ a = \frac{1}{\frac{\sqrt{2} - 1}{\sqrt{2}}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2} - 1} \] ### Step 8: Rationalize the Denominator Multiply the numerator and denominator by \( \sqrt{2} + 1 \): \[ a = \frac{\sqrt{2}(\sqrt{2} + 1)}{(\sqrt{2} - 1)(\sqrt{2} + 1)} = \frac{2 + \sqrt{2}}{2 - 1} = 2 + \sqrt{2} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the value of \( b_1 \) is: \[ \boxed{2 + \sqrt{2}} \]

To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( b_1 \) given the conditions of the geometric sequence. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Geometric Sequence Let the first term of the geometric sequence be \( b_1 = a \) and the common ratio be \( r \). Thus, the terms can be expressed as: - \( b_1 = a \) - \( b_2 = ar \) ### Step 2: Set Up the Given Equations ...
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