Question

Compute the exact value of the function for the given x-value without using a calculator.
f(x)=(1/5)^x for x=-1

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

Hey

Answer 3

on no \[\huge f(x)=\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{x}\]right?

Answer 4

yes thats the equation

Answer 5

then \[\huge f(-1)=\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-1}\]

Answer 6

the minus one in the exponent means "take the reciprocal" i.e flip it

Answer 7

so just poitive 5

Answer 8

yup

Answer 9

thank you!

Answer 10

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