Question

Evaluate 5^-2



A. 1/25
B. -10
C. 1/10
D. -25

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer:

Choice A.   (1/25 )

Discussion:

The caret symbol, "^", denotes "exponentiation".  So

5 ^-2  = (1/5)^2 = (1/5)* (1/5) = 1/25

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MrB