Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
-$$- ( - 5 ) ^ { - 1 }$$
A) $\frac { 1 } { 5 }$
B) $- 5$
C) $- \frac { 1 } { 5 }$
D) 5

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base, so $-( - 5 ) ^ { - 1 }$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{-(-5)}$, which equals $\frac{1}{5}$.

Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If −(−5)−1- ( - 5 ) ^ { - 1 }−(−5)−1

Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $- ( - 5 ) ^ { - 1 }$