Question

Evaluate the following expression.

5-3

Answer 1

now @Shannon20150 i noticed that in the last example you wrote 6x-2 but it actually was supposed to say \[6x^-2\]

Answer 2

\[6x^{-2}\]

Answer 3

correct, get used to using the carrot for exponents
such as 5^(-3)

Answer 4

I got -15 idk if it is right

Answer 5

well remember what was said in the last problem, the negative exponent moves to the denominator

Answer 6

okay so I am rong

Answer 7

in this case \[5^{-3} = \frac{ 1 }{ 5^{3}}\]

Answer 8

@Shannon20150 does this make sense?

Answer 9

It is right @sjerman1

Answer 10

@Comm.Dan thanks Comm :) im just trying to help @shannon20150 understand this because she just asked a question exactly like it

Answer 11

No problem @sjerman1

Answer 12

a lil sometimes I don't get it @sjerman1