College Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 739: 3

Answer

The sum $S_{n}$ of the first n terms of the sequence is given by the formula $S_{n}$ = $\frac{a_{1}(1 - r^{n})}{1 - r}$. Where $a_{1}$ is the first term and r is the common ratio.

Work Step by Step

The sum $S_{n}$ of the first n terms of the sequence is given by the formula $S_{n}$ = $\frac{a_{1}(1 - r^{n})}{1 - r}$. Where $a_{1}$ is the first term and r is the common ratio. Given at page number 753.
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