Evaluate the Expression $2 ^ { - 1 } + 3 ^ { - 2 }$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression. $2 ^ { - 1 } + 3 ^ { - 2 }$

• A) \(\frac { 2 } { 11 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 } { 18 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 2 } { 11 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 11 } { 18 }\)
• E)-8

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