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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the sum of the geometric sequence 8, -16, 32 . if there are 15 terms?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

87384

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please show work

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How did you get 87384?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

someone, help please!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'll give you a medal if you help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know what the equation to do the problem is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The equation is [S(n) = a1(1-r)^{n}/1-r, so 8(1+2^15)/1+2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Then, 8(1+32768)/3 next add the one and then divide and you should get 87384. There you go!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks!

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