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Simplify. (−5)^5(−5)^−6

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Answer:

Your answer would be:
-1/5 or -0.2




Explanation:

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Simplify. (−5)^5(−5)^−6-example-1
User Gluecks
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Answer:

Explanation:

In exponents multiplication, if bases are same, add the powers


a^(m)*a^(n) =a^(m+n)\\\\\\(-5)^(5)*(-5)^(-6)=9-5)^((-5) + (-6)) = (-5)^(-11)

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