The sum of a geometric series is ,Where
is first term and r is common ratio.
The given values .
(Apply alternate sum formula)
(Substitute
)
(Product of two same signs is positive)
(Add denominator:
)
(Multiply each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
)
(Subtract 32 from each side)
(Simplify)
(Subtract:
)
The value of .