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Geometric Sequence Sum

等比数列前n项和公式

Sn​=1−qa1​(1−qn)​(q=1)

Theoretical Identity Description:

Computes the sum of the first n terms of a geometric sequence when the common ratio 'q' is not equal to 1. If q = 1, Sn = n * a₁.

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Sn​=1−qa1​(1−qn)​(q=1)

Foundational identity statement defined under standard mathematical conditions.

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Sn​=1−qa1​(1−qn)​

Targeted algebraic evaluation and parameter substitution.

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