Algebra 2 Flashcards: Deriving Applying The Geometric Series Formula

Study Deriving Applying The Geometric Series Formula in Algebra 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the first term $a_1$ in terms of $a_n$ , $r$ , and $n$ for a geometric sequence?

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ANSWER

$a_1=\frac{a_n}{r^{n-1}}$ . Solve $a_n=a_1r^{n-1}$ for $a_1$ by dividing by $r^{n-1}$ .

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A geometric series has first term

a=12

, common ratio

r=-\tfrac{1}{3}

, and

n=5

terms. Find

S_5

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