Determine whether the sequence converges or diverges. If it converges, give the limit. 4, 12, 36, 108, ..

Each time we multiply by 3 to get the next term

4*3 = 12

12*3 = 36

36*3 = 108

The sequence grows without bound. In other words, it does not approach a finite value. The common ratio is r = 3, which makes -1 < r < 1 false, so that is an algebraic way to see why the sequence diverges.

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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