A geometric progression has non zero first term 'a' ansd connon ratio 'r' where 0<r>1, given that the sum of the first 8 terms of the progression is equal to half the sum to infinty, find the value of 'r' correct to 3 decimal places.​

Passengers usually start to board their flights 1 hour before the scheduled take off time. the gate will be closed 15 minutes before the takeoff time. jack’s plane is scheduled to take off at 12: 05 a.m. if he arrives at the gate at 11: 45 p.m., can he board the flight?

Use the linear combination method to solve the system of equations. explain each step of your solution. if steps are not explained, you will not receive credit for that step. 2 + 9 = −26 −3 − 7 = 13

4. bob solved the inequality problem below incorrectly. explain his error and redo the problem showing the correct answer. ? 2x + 5 < 17 ? 2x + 5-5 < 17-5 -2x/-2 < 12/-2 x < -6