Geometric Models of Infinite Series
Geometric Models of Infinite Series
Geometric Models of Infinite Series
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4. Square ABCD has sides <strong>of</strong> length 1. Square EFGH is formed by connecting the midpoints <strong>of</strong> thesides <strong>of</strong> the first square, as shown in the figure. Assume that the pattern <strong>of</strong> shaded regions in thesquare is continued indefinitely. What is the total area <strong>of</strong> the shaded regions?It might help to complete the following table and then look for a pattern.Stepthe length <strong>of</strong>a sidethe area <strong>of</strong> thesquare1 AB = 1 1the area <strong>of</strong> the triangle182EF = 2234