Question

is five^36 fifths^4 - to 5^9

Answer 1

To clarify your question, it looks like you're asking whether \( 5^{36} \) is equal to \( \frac{5^4}{5^9} \).

Let's break down the right side:

1. \( \frac{5^4}{5^9} \) can be simplified using the property of exponents that states \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \).

So,

\[
\frac{5^4}{5^9} = 5^{4-9} = 5^{-5}
\]

Now we see we have:

- Left side: \( 5^{36} \)
- Right side: \( 5^{-5} \)

Clearly, \( 5^{36} \) is not equal to \( 5^{-5} \).

Thus, the statement \( 5^{36} = \frac{5^4}{5^9} \) is **false**.