What is the first term in a geometric sequence if the common ratio is − 2 and the sum of the first six terms is −105? Hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio.

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The number of pages in the u.s. tax code exceeds the number of pages in the king james bible by 18,528. the combined number of pages in the tax code and the bible is 21,472

Kevin is an insurance salesman. when he sells a policy, he makes 20 percent of the policy premium (p) up front; then each year the policy is active, he receives 15 percent of the original premium. which equation could be used to figure his total commission on a policy that has been active for five years? c=0.80p c=0.20p + 0.15p c=0.35p + 4(0.15) c=0.95p

In the figure shown below, m < 40 and ab =8. which equation could be used to find x?