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The original expression becomes | The original expression becomes | ||
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Problem
What is the value of
![\[\left(\left((2+1)^{-1}+1\right)^{-1}+1\right)^{-1}+1?\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/5/8/f/58f83d4d7d692d9e5ae0dbd561e9e28ef0808623.png)
Solution
Fr all nonzero numbers 
recall that 
is the reciprocal of 
The original expression becomes
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See Also
| 2018 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Problem |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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