The rule for multiplying similar bases with exponents:
(a^b)(a^c)=a^(b+c)
In this case we have:
(5^-2)(5^-1)
5^(-2-1)
5^(-3)
The rule for negative exponents:
a^(-b)=1/(a^b)
So in this case:
5^(-3) is equal to
1/(5^3)
1/125
Answer:
It'd help to show the graph but, count out how far it goes right, than count up how far it goes up, the first number is x, the second number is y
Step-by-step explanation:
You can solve this by using "similar triangles".
In triangle ABC, we are looking for side AC which is x. Side AC is similar to side DF in triangle EDF.
You can solve for side x by picking two sides in triangle ABC and their corresponding sides in triangle EDF. This is what I mean:

Substitute for the values of AC, BC, DF and EF:


To solve for y, do the same thing. Pick two sides on triangle ABC and their corresponding sides in triangle DEF.

Substitute for the values and solve:


We have the value x to be 5.5 units and y to be 6 units.