What is the sum of the infinite geometric series 1 - 1/2 + 1/4 - 1/8 + 1/16

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Dan Soltesz · Answer 1 · 2021-09-11T02:15:54+0000

Answer: The answer is 11/16

Explanation:

PEMDAS theres only addition and subtraction so we figure out this equation left to right.

1-1/2=1/2

1/2+1/4=3/4

3/4-1/8=5/8

5/8+1/16=11/16