Question

evaluate the expression 32^-2/5

Answer 1

\(32^{-\frac{2}{5}}\)
The numerator in a fractional exponent is the power you raise the base to.
The denominator in a fractional exponent is the root.
The negative exponent means to invert the base.

Answer 2

(32)^-2/5
= (2^5)^-2/5
= 2^-2
= 1/2^2
=1/4

Answer 3

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