Deriving a formula to find the sum of a series.

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I have attempted to solve this problem:

Find the sum of the series, if it converges.

$\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{(-2)^{n-1}}{7^n}$

I see that the values of $a_n$ are $\frac{1}{7} + \frac{-2}{49} + \frac{4}{343} + \frac{-8}{2401} + ...$

And that the values of $s_n$ are $\frac{1}{7},\frac{5}{49},\frac{39}{343},\frac{265}{2401},...$

I am trying to derive a formula for $s_n$ but feel stuck. I know the denominator of this mystery equation is $7^n$, but I can't seem to figure out what the rest of the equation would be. An explanation/corrections to my method would be greatly appreciated.

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HINT:

$$\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{(-2)^{n-1}}{7^n}=-\frac12\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{(-2)^n}{7^n}=-\frac12\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty}\left(-\frac27\right)^n$$

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