SOLUTION: Given the first four terms and the number of terms of the geometric series, find the finite sum.
-3 − 6 − 12 − 24 − …, n = 9
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Question 1082362: Given the first four terms and the number of terms of the geometric series, find the finite sum.
-3 − 6 − 12 − 24 − …, n = 9
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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