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The geometric series is \"\" to 7 terms.

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The sum of a geometric series is \"\",

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The fi\"\" is first term and r is common ratio \"\".

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\"\"           (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"              (Product of two same signs is positive) \"\"

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\"\"              (Add denominator: 1 + 2 = 3)

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\"\"              (Evaluate powers: \"\")

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\"\"                    (Add numerator: 1 + 128 = 129)

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\"\"                             (Cancel common terms) \"\"

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The sum of the geometric series is 129.