52 Easy Algebra Step-by-Step
c.^1
(. 06 )−^2
Solution
a.
1
2 −^5
Step 1. Apply
1
x
−n=xn.
1
2
− 5 =^25
Step 2. Evaluate 25.
1
2
− 5 =^23252
b.
1
()−^2 −^5
Step 1. Apply
1
x
−n=xn.
1
5
5
()− 2
− =()−^2
Step 2. Evaluate ()−^5.
1
5 5 32
()− 2
− =()−^2
c.
1
(. 06 )−^2
Step 1. Apply
1
x
−n=xn.
1
2
2
() 06.
− =()^06.
Step 2. Evaluate () 06.^2.
1
2 2 030.^6
() 06.
− =()^06.^6 =
1
2
1
(^52)
5
− ≠. Keep the same base for the
corresponding positive exponent version.