Question

Item 3 Simplify $\left(s^{-5}\right)^3$ . Write your answer using only positive exponents.

Answer 1

s^-15

Explanation:

Given the expression

(S^-5)³

= s^5 × s^-5 × s^-5

= s^{-5-5-5}

= s^-15

Hence the resulting expression is s^-15