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Find the nth term of the given infinite series for which $n=1,2,3, \dots$$$\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{8}+\frac{1}{16}+\dots$$
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For the second term, when $n=2$, the term is $\frac{1}{4}$. Show more…
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