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If ab not equal to 0, then \(a^{-1}+b^{-1}=\)
A. a+b
B. -(a+b)
C. 1/(a+b)
D. 2/(a+b)
E. (a+b)/ab
OA E
If ab not equal to 0, then \(a^{-1}+b^{-1}=\)
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Solution:
The common denominator is ab. Simplifying, we have:
1/a + 1/b = b/(ab) + a/(ab) = (a + b)/(ab)
Answer: E
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