Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We have a geometric sequence with:
,
, and 
Where
Sn is the sum of the sequence
r is the common ratio
is the first term in the sequence
n is the number of terms in the sequence
The formula to calculate the sum of a finite geometric sequence is:

Then:

Now we solve for 


F(x)=8
3x+2=8
-2 both sides
3x=6
Divide 3 both sides
X=6/3
X=2
3•-13/8 is -4.875 or or -4 7/8
X - 0.17 = y
add 0.17 to both sides
x = y + 0.17
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