Here you go take a look at the picture it explain what to do and the answer.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We can write this expression as

Next, we can distribute the power to each piece inside as there is only one term.

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Find the sum

we know that

substitute

step 1
Separate the mixed number into a whole number and a fraction number

step 2
Group the whole numbers an the fraction numbers

step 3
Combine like terms

Remember that

substitute


The answer is reasonable
Because
I know that 1 3/4 < 2 and 1 5/8 < 2
so
The sum of both numbers must be less than 4