Simplify x^-5

Problem

x^(−5)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that any non-zero base raised to a negative power is equal to the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive power.

2. Apply the formula a^(−n)=1/(a^n) to the given expression.

3. Substitute x for a and 5 for n to rewrite the expression with a positive exponent.

Final Answer

x^(−5)=1/(x^5)

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