Rewrite each of the following so that only positive exponents remain, and simplify. (a) (2-2 - 5-1)-1 (b) (2-1 + 5-1)2

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Problem 9A: Express each of the following problems as an algebraic expression. Subtract b from 21.
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Rewrite each of the following so that only positive exponents remain, and simplify.
(a) (2-2 - 5-1)-1
(b) (2-1 + 5-1)2
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