Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 14 Online
OpenStudy (rainbow_dash):

The first term of a geometric series is -1, and the common ratio is -3. How many terms are in the series if its sum is 182?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Partial sum to the nth term is: \[\frac{ a(1-r ^{n} )}{ 1-r}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

plug in your givens and solve for n

OpenStudy (rainbow_dash):

okay thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure:)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!