document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1115161>Question 1115161</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> In a geometric sequence, the common ratio is -5. The sum of the first 3 terms is 147.What is the value of the first term in the sequence? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "a + ar + ar^2 = 147<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a(1+r+r^2) = 147<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a(1-5+25) = 147<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a = 147/21<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a = 7<BR>\n" );
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