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Is 5(1/5^3) = 5(5^3)

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Answer:

5(1/5^3) ≠ 5(5^3)

Explanation:

5(1/5^3) = 5(5^3)

5/27 = 625

5(1/5^3) ≠ 5(5^3)

The sides aren't equal, so this equation is FALSE.

User Sarah W
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Answer:

Explanation:

Short answer: No they are not the same.

5 * 1/5^3 = 1/5^2. One of the 5s in the denominator cancels out.

5^1 * 5^3 = 5^(1 + 3) = 5^4. Nothing cancels here. The powers add.

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