Simplify 5x^-4

Problem

5*x(−4)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a(−n)=1/(an) for any non-zero base a

2. Apply the rule to the variable part of the expression, x(−4) by moving it to the denominator and changing the sign of the exponent to positive.

3. Combine the constant coefficient 5 with the new fraction, keeping the 5 in the numerator since it is not raised to a negative power.

Final Answer

5*x(−4)=5/(x4)

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