SOLUTION: 5 to negative two power times 5 to the second power

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Question 179411: 5 to negative two power times 5 to the second power
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%5E%28-2%29%2A5%5E2=5%5E%28-2%2B2%29=5%5E0=1


So 5%5E%28-2%29%2A5%5E2=1


Note: when you multiply variables with the same base, you add the exponents.