Question

rewrite the expression without using a negative exponent.
$-5n^{-5}$
simplify your answer as much as possible.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply negative exponent rule

Recall $a^{-k}=\frac{1}{a^k}$, so $n^{-5}=\frac{1}{n^5}$.

Step2: Rewrite the original expression

Substitute $n^{-5}$ into $-5n^{-5}$:
$-5 \times \frac{1}{n^5} = \frac{-5}{n^5}$

Answer:

$\frac{-5}{n^5}$ (or equivalently $-\frac{5}{n^5}$)