Find an algebraic solution that shows three consecutive integers, with the second and third adding up to -17

Which equation represents the partial sum of the geometric series?

Ricky takes out a $31,800 student loan to pay his expenses while he is in college. after graduation, he will begin making payments of $190.66 per month for the next 30 years to pay off the loan. how much more will ricky end up paying for the loan than the original value of $31,800? ricky will end up paying $ more than he borrowed to pay off the loan.

This is a map of the mars exploration rover opportunity predicted landing site on mars. the scale is 1cm : 9.4km. what are the approximate measures of the actual length and width of the ellipse? i mostly need to know how to set it up : )