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OpenStudy (anonymous):
What is the value of the expression 1/5^-5
A. 1/3125
B. 1/25
C. 25
D. 3125
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
@k_lynn
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
do you have a scientific calculator?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
No... i used googles calculator. but im confused because A and D both mean 3125
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh wait.... i mis read it. i got it
OpenStudy (anonymous):
i thought A meant 3125/1
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OpenStudy (k_lynn):
ya, so you think the answer is D?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Its D right?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
my bad, your answer was delayed. yes i think its D
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
yep.
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
I gave you a medal for asking.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Can you help me on a few more?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
What is the value of the expression 2/4^-3
A. 1/32
B. 1/6
C. 128
D. 256
OpenStudy (anonymous):
i think its C
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
all you need to do for these is divide 2/4 then an exponent of -3 so I got 8 but that isn't an option...hmmm just a sec
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
nvm, I got 128, so yes, c.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Cool. ok i have 2 more.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
What value of k solves the equation? k^-3 = 1/27
A.
-81
B.
-9
C.
-3
D.
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
okie doke
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh D is 3 which is my answer
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
try c.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i think its D because the decimal for 1/27 and 3^-3 are the same
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
oh ya...if i use a -3, the decimal will probably be -. go with d.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
thanks for the help. i actually dont have any more
OpenStudy (k_lynn):
alrightie then. Glad to help.