Simplify the Expression $7 ^ { - 1 } + 5 ^ { - 1 }$

question 153

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.
- $7 ^ { - 1 } + 5 ^ { - 1 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 35 } { 12 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 12 } { 35 }\)
• D) 2

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