SOLUTION: I know how to do a problem with one exponent, but what happens if the problem has the exponent -15(30)? ex: 1-(1+5)^-15(30) both exponents

Question 273659: I know how to do a problem with one exponent, but what happens if the problem has the exponent -15(30)? ex: 1-(1+5)^-15(30)
both exponents
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
)what happens if the problem has the exponent -15(30)?
ex: 1-(1+5)^-15(30)
----
1 - 6^(-450)
---
The negative means "invert:
---
1 - (1/6)^450
---
Comment: (1/6)^450 is extremly small.
Any calculator would say it is zero
---
Answer: 1
==================
Cheers,
Stan H.
RELATED QUESTIONS
I have the following problem. It has exponents so I will try to explain where they are. (answered by solver91311)

i need your help on logarithm, please. how do you find out the solution of the problem if (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

Proof of a singular matrix: I need to show (in general) that either matrix A is... (answered by venugopalramana,robertb)

Problem: Martha works as a salesperson for momentum sales. She earns $1000 per month... (answered by scott8148)

30 + 8 - 3 (4 exponent 2 - 5 exponent 2) I tried to do this problem but when I did the... (answered by josgarithmetic)

(sqrt5)^2 = 5. Why? I know it has to do with the exponent rule a >=... (answered by Alan3354)

I'm working with fraction exponents i.e. #roots. I know how to solve for the variable... (answered by KMST,edjones,mananth)

"A salesman earns 5% commission on his total sales and a flat rate of $15 an hour. If he... (answered by josmiceli)

how do solve a problem with a fraction as the exponent? (48x^12y^8)^1/2 (answered by Fombitz)