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simplify 5x^{-3}

Solution

simplify

5 x^{- 3}

Solution

\frac{5}{x ^{3}}

Solution steps

5 x^{- 3}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

x^{- 3} = \frac{1}{x ^{3}}

= 5 \cdot \frac{1}{x ^{3}}

Apply the fraction rule:

a \cdot \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a \cdot b}{c}

= \frac{5 \cdot 1}{x ^{3}}

Multiply the numbers:

5 \cdot 1 = 5

= \frac{5}{x ^{3}}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 5x^{-3} ?
The solution to 5x^{-3} is 5/(x^3)