Solve (5/7)^-7: Converting Negative Exponent to Positive

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

(57)7= \left(\frac{5}{7}\right)^{-7}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:07 Let's simplify this problem together.
00:10 Remember, when a fraction is raised to the power of negative N, it's like flipping the fraction and raising it to the positive N.
00:20 So, we'll turn the fraction upside down and change the power to positive N.
00:28 Let's use this idea to solve our exercise.
00:38 And there you have it! That's the solution.

Answer

(75)7 \left(\frac{7}{5}\right)^7