Answer:
Although the notation is sloppy, I will assume based on former questions of the same that "∑n=15[5(−2)^n−1]" translates mathematically to . Please correct me, though, if this in incorrect.
Anyway, there is neat formula that will deal with question very quickly. It is the following:
Sn is the sum of the geometric series
a1 is the first term in the series
r is the common ratio
n is the number of terms in the finite geometric series
Let's use this formula to our advantage! However, there are two variables that we do not know: a1 and n. Let's start with a1.The first term in the series is when n=1, so let's determine what that is.
Answer:
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6
=
3
7
n
Step-by-step explanation:
Rewrite the equation as
3
7
n
=
−
6
.
3
7
n
=
−
6
Multiply both sides of the equation by
7
3
.
7
3
⋅
3
7
⋅
n
=
7
3
⋅
−
6
Simplify both sides of the equation.
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n
=
−
14
Answer:
The mean depends on the no. of family members but the question hasn't mentioned it. So I have no idea what to do with this.
3.5 cookies
Friend one: 3 Friend two: 3
One leftover cookie
Split in half give one to each and that makes 3.5
