Answer
$2^{2+(-1)}$ = $2^{2-1}$
Work Step by Step
The expression uses the exponent law for adding the exponents when the base is same.
$2^{2}$ $\times$ $2^{-1}$ = $2^{2-1}$ = $2^{1}$
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