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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given

Required
Write as a fraction
To do this, Jordan has to apply the following rules
<u>Negative Exponent rule:</u>
<u>So, the expression is:</u>

<u>To solve further, we apply the product rule of exponent</u>

<u>So, the expression is:</u>


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<u>Evaluate the exponents</u>

<u>Divide the numerator and denominator by 2</u>



Rationalize the numerator:

where the
factors in the numerator and denominator cancel. Then the limit is

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
x+ 8/4 -x+ 5/4
= x+2+-x +5/4
Combine Like Terms:
x+2+-x+ 5/4
(x+x)+ ( 2 +5/4)
= 13/4