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What is the first term in a geometric sequence if the common ratio is −2 and the sum of the first five terms is 77? a1 = −7 a1 = 3 a1 = 7 a1= 1/7
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What is the first term in a geometric sequence if the common ratio is −2 and the sum of the first five terms is 77? a1 = −7 a1 = 3 a1 = 7 a1= 1/7
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What is the first term in a geometric sequence if the common ratio is −2 and the sum of the first five terms is 77?
a1 = −7
a1 = 3
a1 = 7
a1= 1/7
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Answer is a1 = 7
Using equation (derived from formula to find sum of values in a geometric series),
Hence, solve for a.
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