W (x) = 5^-x + 1; Find w (2)

26/25 or 1 1/25

Step-by-step explanation:

w (2) implies you substitute the x value with 2.

think of x = 2

5^-2 + 1

Move 5^-2 downwards and form a fraction because of the negative exponent.

1/5^2 + 1

1/25 + 25/25 = 26/25

The answer is 26/25 or 1 1/25