Chapter 4.6, Problem 3E

To determine

To write the expression $5^{-3}$ using only positive exponents.

Answer to Problem 3E

  $\frac{1}{5^3}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $5^{-3}$

To write the expression using positive exponents.

  $5^{-3}$

  $\frac{1}{5^3}$ or $\frac{1}{125}$ Since 5 has a negative number in its exponent, it could be rewritten as a fraction and shown as the expression with a positive exponent.