Hey I need help solving this it's a test that will affect my grades, the question is in the picture.

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Step-by-step explanation:
Sole the power at the bottom, it gives .25
Multiple the whole fraction by 8 to make the denominator match 2
should be 8/2 + 1/2
They are the same denominator so you can add them to make 9/2
Divide it up/simple it up to make 4 and a half, or 4 1/2
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The guy above me is right ❤️