Question

Evaluate the expression 5^-2

Answer 1

`\boxed{(1)/(25) \text { OR } 0.04}}`

Explanation:

`5^(-2)\\\\\text {Apply Negative Exponent Rule: } a^(-b)=(1)/(a^b)\\\\5^(-2)=(1)/(5^2)=\boxed{{(1)/(25)} \text { OR } 0.04}`