Evaluate Summation of 1/e^n from 0 to Infinity

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Homework Statement



evaluate
\sum\frac{1}{e^n} from 0 -> infinity

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The Attempt at a Solution



from what I've learn, i can calculate summation i in form

\sumna ,a is integer
or
\sum f(n+1)-f(n)

but how to make 1/e^n in any those form?
can give me any clue please

Homework Statement


Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Hint: Think about geometric series
 
LCKurtz said:
Hint: Think about geometric series

\sum(\frac{1}{e})n

yes, why am i so stupid didn't think of that =.=

thank you very much
 
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