Given the sequence with the sum of its first terms denoted by , we know that and for .
(1) Prove that the sequence is a geometric sequence;
(2) Find the sum of the first terms of the sequence , denoted by .
Given the sequence with the sum of its first terms denoted by , we know that and for .
(1) Prove that the sequence is a geometric sequence;
(2) Find the sum of the first terms of the sequence , denoted by .
(1) Since we have and for ,
We obtain , with ,
Therefore, the sequence is a geometric sequence with the first term and the common ratio .
(2) From (1), we know that ,
Hence, .
Now consider ,
Let's compute ,
Subtracting these two equations, we get:
Solving for gives us .
Hence, the sum of the first terms of the sequence , denoted by , is given by: