Question

Evaluate the expression 5^-2

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\frac{1}{25} \text { OR } 0.04}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5^{-2}\\\\\text {Apply Negative Exponent Rule: } a^{-b}=\frac{1}{a^b}\\\\5^{-2}=\frac{1}{5^2}=\boxed{{\frac{1}{25}} \text { OR } 0.04}$