2Devinthedude 2Devinthedude
  • 20-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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Which expression is equivalent to (5^-2)(5^-1)

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 20-06-2017
The rule for multiplying similar bases with exponents:

(a^b)(a^c)=a^(b+c)

In this case we have:

(5^-2)(5^-1)

5^(-2-1)

5^(-3)

The rule for negative exponents:

a^(-b)=1/(a^b)

So in this case:

5^(-3) is equal to 

1/(5^3)

1/125
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gajdajoseph gajdajoseph
  • 10-05-2020

Answer:

1/125

Step-by-step explanation:

In M a t h w a y, this is the answer ya get when the expression's simplified. Hope this helps!

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