The geometric series is to 7 terms.
The sum of a geometric series is ,
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)
(Add denominator: 1 + 2 = 3)
(Evaluate powers:
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(Add numerator: 1 + 128 = 129)
(Cancel common terms)
The sum of the geometric series is 129.