SOLUTION: Please help me with problem, thanks: 7+(-21)+63+(-189)+... a) n=18 b) S_n=3829

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Question 607821: Please help me with problem, thanks:
7+(-21)+63+(-189)+...
a) n=18
b) S_n=3829

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Geomtric sequence:
{7+(-21)+63+(-189)+...}
Note the Change of sign:



7/4(1-r^n) = 3829
(1-(-)3^n) = (4/7)3829 = 2188
3^n = 2187
n = 7
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