To express
5
−
2
as a positive exponent we will use this rule of exponents:
x
a
=
1
x
−
a
5
−
2
=
1
5
−
−
2
=
1
5
2
Answer:
The sign is negative
Step-by-step explanation:
Given



Required
Determine the sign
The expression can be split into 3 factors

If x > 0 then x is positive and If y < 0 then y is negative
So, the expression becomes:

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Leave only signs


So, we have:



So, we have:

<em>Hence, the sign of the expression is negative</em>
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Take for instance;


The expression would be:
-- negative
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