What are the values of a 1 and r of the geometric series? 1 + 3 + 9 + 27 + 81

a₁ = 1; r = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

a₁ represents the first term. It is 1 in this case.

r represents the common ratio between terms. In this case it's 3 / 1 = 3.

a1 = 1

r = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

a1 = first term = 1

r = common ratio = 2nd term/1st term

  = 3/1

r = 3

the entire expression should be subtracted from 30. to subtract the quantity, distribute the negative sign, which changes the signs on the terms. so, the –2 changes to positive and gets added to 30 instead of subtracted from it.

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