SOLUTION: Please help me solve the following problem: 2^-2 + 5^-1

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Question 149852: Please help me solve the following problem:
2^-2 + 5^-1
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^-2 + 5^-1
= 1/2^2 + 1/5^1
= 1/4 + 1/5
= 5/20 + 4/20
= 9/20