# Math Help - Problem with series!

1. ## Problem with series!

Hello,

given are the 3 first terms of a series:

p(3q+1) ; p (2q + 2) ; p (2q-1)

Use algebra to show that a possible value for q is 5.

Thx!

2. Originally Posted by NatürlicheZahl
Hello,

given are the 3 first terms of a series:

p(3q+1) ; p (2q + 2) ; p (2q-1)

Use algebra to show that a possible value for q is 5.

Apply the condition $\frac{2q+2}{3q+1} = \frac{2q-1}{2q+2}$ and solve for q.
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