The vertical distance between two things is
(the height of the top one) <u>minus</u> (the height of the bottom one) .
1/5^2 = 1/25
1/5^1 = 1/5
1/5^0 = 1
1/5^-1 = 5
1/5^-2 = 25
48 : (17 - 15)³ - 5 = 48 : 2³ - 5 =
= 48 : 8 - 5 = 6 - 5 = <u>1</u>
Just draw a fraction to represent the fraction

Above step we use "Multiplication property of equality"

In the above step we "Simplify on both sides of equation"

In the above step we use "Distribution property"

The above step is the result of using "Subtraction property of equality"

Above step is result of "Combining the like terms"

Above step is the result of using "Division property of equality"

Above step is result of "Simplifying fractions on either side of equation"