In the geometric sequence -4, 8, -16,.., what is the sum of the first 6 terms? 84 O 252 O -168 O -252

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
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Problem 15RE: A geometric sequence has terms a7=16,384 and a9=262,144 . What are the first five terms?
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In the geometric sequence -4, 8,
-16,.., what is the sum of the first 6
terms?
O 84
O 252
O -168
O -252
Transcribed Image Text:In the geometric sequence -4, 8, -16,.., what is the sum of the first 6 terms? O 84 O 252 O -168 O -252
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