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Evaluate 5⁰-5¹ in positive index form

Evaluate 5⁰-5¹ in positive index form-example-1

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Answer: -5

Step-by-step explanation: 5^0 is 0 and 5^1=5

0-5=-5

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Explanation:

5⁰ - 5¹ = -4¹

(1/3)^‐1 + 2^-1 = 3 + 1/2 = (7/2)¹

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