Asked by k

Which expression is equivalent to
5^− 3 / 5^2
?
Select one answer
A
1 / 5^5

B
1/5

C
5

D
5^5

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpret the expression as 5^(−3) / 5^2. Use the exponent rule a^m / a^n = a^(m−n):

5^(−3) / 5^2 = 5^(−3−2) = 5^(−5) = 1 / 5^5.

Answer: A.