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Answer:
x = 7
y = 5
Explanation:
The applicable rule of exponents is ...
a^-b = 1/a^b
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For a=-j and b=7,
(-j)^-7 = 1/(-j)^7 ⇒ x = 7
For a=k and b=-5,
k^-5 = 1/k^5 ⇒ y = 5
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