Question

Using exponential laws can someone explain why
(-5)^3 * (-5)^-2 = 5

I am getting -5?

THIS WAS THE REAL QUESTION sorry --> (-5)^3 * (-25)^-1 = 5?

Answer 1

When we have the same base we can add the exponents so sould the answer be -5?

Answer 2

indeed, it should be -5....

Answer 3

yeah it should be -5.

Answer 4

yes -5

Answer 5

-125/25 = -5
too.

Answer 6

but what about

(-5)^3 * (-25)^-1

Answer 7

a negative cubed will be negative

Answer 8

-25 ^ -1 = -1/25

Answer 9

answer to the last one will be positive

Answer 10

@cwrw238 Can you pleas explain why?

Answer 11

anyone?