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

Theptrk asked Jul 13, 2023

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

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Answer:

-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)

Pfries answered Jul 17, 2023

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