Question

evaluate (1/2)^-5

Answer 1

1/(1/2)^5

Answer 2

so 1/(1/36)??

Answer 3

no,

1/(1/32) -> 32

Answer 4

This is what you gave me? http://goo.gl/ETp4J

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

Thats the function right?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Since the power is negative you make it a fraction so 1/(.5)^5

Answer 9

so its not 1/(1/2)^5??

Answer 10

It is. .5=1/2.

Answer 11

could you show your workings?????????

Answer 12

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/exponent2.htm

Answer 13

my example is not there

Answer 14

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%20(1%2F2)^-5&t=crmtb01

Answer 15

is there something wrong with what i did ?

Answer 16

you tell me

Answer 17

im sure its right .. but i see you still debate it

Answer 18

I thought it was right, but ritacame gave a another answer

Answer 19

It is. .5=1/2.

Answer 20

according to ritacame

Answer 21

what ? how come 5=1/2 ?

Answer 22

type on your calculator (1/2)^-5 and observe

Answer 23

I asked to see the works but ritacame just posted links.

Answer 24

But thanks for your help coolsector and ritacame.

Answer 25

according to the last link it is 32
if you wonder about how you get there :

(1/2)^-5
since its with - it is : 1/((1/2)^5) now
(1/2)^5 = 1/32
1/ (1/32) = 32
remember fraction division is like multiply with the reciprocal so : 1 * 32 = 32