SOLUTION: The sum of the infinite geometric series with a first term of -6 and a common ratio of 1/4 is:? Thank you!

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Question 742213: The sum of the infinite geometric series with a first term of -6 and a common ratio of 1/4 is:?
Thank you!

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = -6
r = 1/4
S = a/(1-r)
S = -6/(1-1/4)
S = -6/(3/4)
S = -6(4/3)
S = -8

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