SOLUTION: simplify 2^-5 the answer has to be a fraction Thank You

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Question 638330: simplify 2^-5
the answer has to be a fraction
Thank You
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the idea that x%5E%28-k%29+=+1%2F%28x%5Ek%29 where k is some positive number

2%5E%28-5%29+=+1%2F%282%5E5%29

2%5E%28-5%29+=+1%2F32

which is the final answer