Find the sum of the first eight terms of the sequence shown. 1/2, -1/4, 1/8 . . . a. 1/256 b. -1/256 c. 255/256 d. 85/256

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Find the sum of the first eight terms of the sequence shown.
1/2, -1/4, 1/8 . . .
a. 1/256
b. -1/256
c. 255/256
d. 85/256
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