Question

How do you simplify `n^-5` using only positive exponents?

Answer 1

`1/(n)^5` from the exponents rule

Explanation:

When learning your indices/ powers, one of the first rules you learn is
`(a)^-n`= `1/(a)^n`

Here's one way to help you think about it,
let's say i asked you to divide `(4^0)/(4^3)`, essentially would be intuitive to do is to subtract the powers, `4^(0-3)=4^-3` ,
but remember that any number raised to the power 0 is 1,
so `4^0=1`
therefore `4^(0-3)=1/(4)^3=4^-3`