Solve the problem.A geometric progression is a sequence of terms in which each term is r times the preceding term. The sum of the first two terms of such a sequence, where a is the first term, is given by the expression . Simplify the expression.

A. a(1 + r)
B. a + r
C. a(1 - r)
D. a(1 + r2)


Answer: A

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