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For the sequence in Problem $71,$ find $S_{n}=\sum_{k=1}^{n} a_{k}$ in terms of $n$.
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Step 1: The given sequence is a geometric sequence with the first term $a_{1} = -2$ and the common ratio $r = -3$. Show more…
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