2. (16 points) In this problem, you will be a math detective! Some of the symbols and functions may not be familiar to you, but with a little digging, reading, and observ- ing, you'll be able to...
2. (16 points) In this problem, you will be a math detective! Some of the symbols and functions may not be familiar to you, but with a little digging, reading, and observ- ing, you'll be able to figure them out. Your task is to simplify each of the following expressions as much as possible, without using a calculator (either hardware or software. Do not approximate. Express all rational numbers as improper fractions. You may assume that n is an nteger greater than 1. Show your work in the space provided, and write your final answer in the box. Answer for (a.i):
2. (16 points) In this problem, you will be a math detective! Some of the symbols and functions may not be familiar to you, but with a little digging, reading, and observ- ing, you'll be able to figure them out. Your task is to simplify each of the following expressions as much as possible, without using a calculator (either hardware or software. Do not approximate. Express all rational numbers as improper fractions. You may assume that n is an nteger greater than 1. Show your work in the space provided, and write your final answer in the box. Answer for (a.i):