SOLUTION: simplify (5^2)^(-9)

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Question 381226: simplify (5^2)^(-9)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, neatmath:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify (5^2)^-9
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= 5^(-18)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by neatmath(302) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

%285%5E2%29%5E%28-9%29

5%5E%28-18%29

1%2F%285%5E18%29

or you can simplify a little easier by simplifying 5%5E2 first:

%285%5E2%29%5E%28-9%29

25%5E%28-9%29

1%2F%2825%5E9%29

The second version is probably the better answer.

I hope this helps!