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simplify (-5)^{-1}

Solution

simplify

(- 5)^{- 1}

Solution

- \frac{1}{5}

+1

Decimal Notation

- 0.2

Solution steps

(- 5)^{- 1}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- 1} = \frac{1}{a}

(- 5)^{- 1} = \frac{1}{- 5}

= \frac{1}{- 5}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{- b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{1}{5}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-5)^{-1} ?
The solution to (-5)^{-1} is -1/5