Question

rewrite the expression without using a negative exponent.\\(\frac{1}{-3p^{-5}}\\)simplify your answer as much as possible.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply negative exponent rule

Recall $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^n}$, so $p^{-5}=\frac{1}{p^5}$. Substitute into the expression:
$\frac{1}{-3 \cdot \frac{1}{p^5}}$

Step2: Simplify complex fraction

Dividing by a fraction is multiplying by its reciprocal:
$1 \cdot \frac{p^5}{-3} = -\frac{p^5}{3}$

Answer:

$-\frac{p^5}{3}$