6. Perform the indicated expression. $\frac{2^{-1} + 3^{-2}}{2^{-1} + 3^{-1}}$
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2-1 = 1 3-2 = 1/3 (since 2 is the exponent, we take the reciprocal of the base, which is 3) 1 + 1/3 = 4/3 Show more…
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