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Write the sum using summation notation, assuming the suggested pattern continues. 2 - 6 + 18 - 54 + ... summation of two times negative three to the power of n from n equals zero to infinity summation of two times three to the power of n from n equals zero to infinity summation of two times three to the power of the quantity n plus one from n equals zero to infinity summation of two times negative three to the power of the quantity n minus one from n equals zero to infinity

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Answer:It's the first choice.Step-by-step explanation:The common ratio is -6/2 = 18/-6 = -3.2*(-3)^0 = 2*1 = 2.2*(-3)^1 = -62*(-3)^2 = 182*(-3)^3 = -54.So in summation notation is ∞∑ 2(-3)^nn=0