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Evaluate:
10
Σ¹04(-2)n-¹ = [? ]



please I need help :(

Evaluate: 10 Σ¹04(-2)n-¹ = [? ] please I need help :(-example-1

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Answer: -1364

Explanation:

This is a geometric series with first term 4 and a common ratio of -2.

Using the sum of a geometric series formula, we get this sum to be equal to:


(4(1-(-2)^(10))/(1-(-2))=\boxed{-1364}

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