SOLUTION: How do I sikplify (2y) with a -5 exponent? I got -32 but I am not sure if it stays negative or goes to positive?

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Question 718155: How do I sikplify (2y) with a -5 exponent? I got -32 but I am not sure if it stays negative or goes to positive?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I simplify (2y) with a -5 exponent?
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The negative in the exponent means "invert"; it does not
change the sign of the problem.
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Ans:(2y)^(-5) = (1/(2y))^5 = 1/(32y^5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.