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/(an) 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/(x5)

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