Question

you can write $\frac{1}{4^5}$ as a power of 4 using properties of expon
subtract the exponents.
$\frac{1}{4^5} = \frac{4^0}{4^5}$
$= 4^{0-5}$
$= ?$
options:
$4^{-5}$
$4^{0}$
$4^{1}$
$4^{5}$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the exponent

$0 - 5 = -5$

Step2: Substitute result into the power

$4^{0-5} = 4^{-5}$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{4^{-5}}$