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Find the sum of each finite geometric series.$$\sum_{n=1}^{8} 2(3)^{n-1}$$
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The formula for the sum $S_n$ of the first $n$ terms of a geometric series is given by: $$S_n = a_1 \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r}$$ Show more…
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