How can I find the limit of the sequence e^-n?

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The limit of the sequence e-n converges to 0 as n approaches infinity. This is established by recognizing that e-n can be rewritten as 1/en, where the denominator grows exponentially. As n increases, en approaches infinity, leading to the conclusion that 1/infinity equals 0. Thus, the limit of the sequence is definitively 0.

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I believe this sequence converges but how do I Find the Limit of "e^-n"?
 
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[tex]e^{-n} = \frac{1}{e^n}[/tex] What happens to the denominator when n approaches infinity?
 
It goes to ZERO!
well 1/inifinity is Zero
 

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