SOLUTION: help with geometric how to get the answer and steps 1- 1/2+1/4-1/8+1/16

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Question 745012: help with geometric how to get the answer and steps
1- 1/2+1/4-1/8+1/16
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1- 1/2+1/4-1/8+1/16
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= (16-8+4-2+1)/16
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= (11/16)
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Cheers,
Stan H.