Question

Express in simplest form

Answer 1

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

The 5x/5x cancels out so you left with 2/-1 which is equal to -2

Answer 2

Answer:

125

Step-by-step explanation:

Division of exponents,

means you subtract the number of the exponents:

$\frac{5^{x+2}}{5^{x-1}}=5^{x+2-x-\left(-1\right)} =\\\\5^{x+2-x+1} =\\\\5^3 =$

125

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