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State whether the simplification below is true or false 5^-2=1/25

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Answer:

That's true :

5^-2= 1/5^2= 1/25

so yes : 5^-2=1/25

Explanation:

User Kevin Marin
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Answer:

true

Explanation:

5^ -2

(1/5)^2

1/25

User Manik
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