OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.4 Series and Their Notations · Exercise 34 · Probability · Counting & chance

Series and Their Notations · Exercise 34

Use the geometric series $\sum_{k = 1}^{\infty} (\frac{1}{2})^{k} .$

What number does $S_{n}$ seem to be approaching in the graph? Find the sum to explain why this makes sense.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.4 Series and Their Notations · Exercise 34

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