Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 0 - Section 0.2 - Exponents and Radicals - Exercises - Page 16: 16

Answer

$$0.2$$

Work Step by Step

1. Applying one of the exponent laws, add all of the exponents together, keeping the base number (5) the same: $$2+−3+2+−2=-1$$ $$5^{-1}$$ 2. Evaluate the exponent to get the answer: $$5^{-1}=0.2$$
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