Question

simplify
(5)^-5(5)^7

Answer 1

is it 25?

Answer 2

use the rule

\[\Large x^p * x^q = x^{(p+q)}\]

Answer 3

oh so itd be\[5^-5+7=25\]

Answer 4

you mean 5^2 which makes it 25?

Answer 5

as 5-5+7 is not 25, but i assume you meant 5^(-5+7) = 5^2 = 25

Answer 6

which is correct

Answer 7

\[5^{(-5+7)}=5^2=25\]

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

oh i get it now thank you!