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  1. Identify the type of series.

    The given series is: 1−12+14−18+116−…1 - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{16} - \dots
    This is a geometric series because each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio.

  2. Determine the first term and common ratio.

    The first term of the series is a=1a = 1.
    The common ratio rr can be found by dividing any term by its preceding term:
    r=−121=−12r = \frac{-\frac{1}{2}}{1} = -\frac{1}{2}
    r=14−12=−12r = \frac{\frac{1}{4}}{-\frac{1}{2}} = -\frac{1}{2}

  3. Apply the criterion for convergence.

    A geometric series converges if the absolute value of its common ratio ∣r∣|r| is less than 1.
    Here, r=−12r = -\frac{1}{2}.
    So, ∣r∣=∣−12∣=12|r| = \left|-\frac{1}{2}\right| = \frac{1}{2}.
    Since 12<1\frac{1}{2} < 1, the series converges.

  4. State the conclusion.

    The given series converges.

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