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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the sum of the geometric series, diagram in comments. Will medal/follow.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1407620703223:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that has to be the ugliest looking sigma i have seen all year

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\sum_{k=1}^nb^k=\frac{b^{n+1}-1}{b-1}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh wait i am off by one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{5^7-1}{5-1}-1\] is better

OpenStudy (anonymous):

compute and you should get \(19530\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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