Question

How do you solve for(−5)^5(−5)^−6

Answer 1

-1/5

Explanation:

We know that a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

(−5)^5(−5)^−6

(-5) ^(5+-6)

(-5)^-1

We know that a^-b = 1/a^b

1/(-5)^1

1/-5

-1/5