Answer: the first term of the series is 128
Step-by-step explanation:
In a geometric sequence, the consecutive terms differ by a common ratio. The formula for determining the sum of n terms, Sn of a geometric sequence is expressed as
Sn = a(1 - r^n)/(1 - r)
Where
n represents the number of term in the sequence.
a represents the first term in the sequence.
r represents the common ratio.
From the information given,
r = 1/4 = 0.25
n = 4
S4 = 170
Therefore, the expression for the sum of the 4 terms, S4 is
170 = a(1 - 0.25^4)/(1 - 0.25)
170 = a(1 - 0.00390625)/(1 - 0.25)
170 = a(0.99609375)/(0.75)
170 = 1.328125a
a = 170/1.328125
a = 128
F(-3) = 8
Plug -3 into x and just solve it.
Answer:
A=34, G=31
Step-by-step explanation:
G=A-3
2G+A=99
plug in for g 2(A-3)+A=99
distribute 2 A-3+A=99
combine like terms 3A-3=99
solve for a 3A=102 A=34
plug in a solve for g G=34-3 G=31
