Evaluate the summation of 2 times negative 2 to the n minus 1 power, from n equals 1 to 7..

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86

(D) 86

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question, the equation will be= \sum_{n=1}^{7}2(-2)^{n-1}.

Now,substituting the values of n from 1 to 7 in the above equation, we have

\sum_{n=1}^{7}2(-2)^{n-1} =

=

=

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Hence, the correct answer will be equal to 86.

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