I guess you are asking to find the sum of the first 8 terms. If so, then:
Sum = a₁(1-rⁿ)/(1-r), where a₁ is the 1st term, r=common ratio and n=number of terms:
the 1st term a₁ =3
common ratio r = - 2 (since -6/3 = - 2, and 12/-6 = - 2, etc.)
Sum = 3[(1- (-2)⁸]/(1-2) = 3(1- 256)/(1/2)
Sum = -1530
Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
First, let us simplify the expression on the left
8(4+3) - 21 = 8(7) - 21 = 8(7) - 3(7) = 7(8-3)
Divide this by 7 and you'll get 8-3 = 5