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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.4 Series and Their Notations · Exercise 30 · Probability · Counting & chance

Series and Their Notations · Exercise 30

Determine whether the infinite series has a sum. If so, write the formula for the sum. If not, state the reason.

\sum^{​}_{\infty}^{k = 1} - \left(- \frac{1}{2}\right)^{k - 1}

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.4 Series and Their Notations · Exercise 30

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