Find the Sum of the Finite Geometric Sequence $$\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( - 6 ) ^ { n - 1 }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the finite geometric sequence? $$\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( - 6 ) ^ { n - 1 }$$ ?

• A)-6,665
• B)-9,331
• C)-185
• D)1,555
• E)1,111

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