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= Solution

Summing a <geometric series> gives the <probability generating function>
$$
\boxed{G_X(s)=\sum_{k\geq1}p(1-p)^{k-1}s^k=\frac{ps}{1-(1-p)s}.}
$$
The series converges absolutely for $|s|<1/(1-p)$. Differentiating the rational expression yields
$$
\boxed{G_X'(s)=\frac{p}{(1-(1-p)s)^2}=\frac p{(1-s+ps)^2}.}
$$

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