Question

Which of the values is equivalent to 5^–3? A) 1/15 B) 1/125 C) − 15 D) − 125

I got the answer 1/125 when using my homework help app. But I need help understanding where the 125 came from

Answer 1

C 1/125

Explanation:

5 ^−3

Calculate 5 to the power of −3 and get

1/125

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