Question

Simplify the expression 52^-5. then write it as repeated multiplication.

Answer 1

1. One of the basic rules of exponents is a ^-n = 1/a^n

2. therefore, 52^-5 = 1/(52^5)

3. 1/(52^5) = [1/52] * [1/52] * [1/52] *[1/52] *[1/52]