Question

Question
Evaluate (−2) to the power of -5. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

-1/ 32

Explanation:

We use the math fact that
`a^(-b) = (1)/(a^(b) )`

`(-2)^(-5) = (1)/((-2)^(5) ) = (1)/((-1)^(5) *2^(5) ) = (1)/(- 32) = -(1)/(32)`