Does anyone know how to solve question 2 And 3 I have to factor it but I don’t know how to. I also have to show work

Is a positive integer raised to a negative power always positive

What is the sum of the geometric series in which a1 = 7, r = 3, and an = 1,701? hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio

Aculinary club earns $1360 from a dinner service. they sold 45 adult meals and 80 student meals. an adult meal costs twice as much as a student meal. what is the cost of an adult meal?