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Answer:

-3400

Explanation:

In general, a geometric sequence is given by:

a,ar,ar^2,,ar^n−1

In the sequence 20, - 40 , 80,…

First term, a1 = 20

Common ratio, r = - 40 ÷ 20 = - 2

The nth term is = 9th

Sum of finite geometric series : Sn= ( a1 - a1r^n ) / ( 1 - r)

S9 = ( 20 - 20 x (- 2)^9 ) / ( 1 - ( - 2) )

S9 = ( 20 - 20 x - 512 ) / ( 1 + 2 )

S9 = ( 20 - 10240 ) / ( 3 )

S9 = ( - 10220 ) / 3

S9 = - 3400 Answer

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User Atsby
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Answer:

3420

Explanation:

The first term is 20. The common ratio is -40/20 = -2. Fill these values into the formula and evaluate.


S_9=(20-20\cdot(-2)^9)/(1-(-2))=(20-20(-512))/(3)=(10260)/(3)\\\\ \boxed{S_9=3420}

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