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simplify (-5)^{-2}

Solution

simplify

(- 5)^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{1}{25}

+1

Solution steps

(- 5)^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

(- 5)^{- 2} = \frac{1}{( - 5 ) ^{2}}

= \frac{1}{( - 5 ) ^{2}}

(- 5)^{2} = 25

= \frac{1}{25}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-5)^{-2} ?
The solution to (-5)^{-2} is 1/25