Question

Question 88

In the following question, state whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F).

The value of $5^{-2}$ is equal to 25.

Answer 1

False:

Using law of exponents,
$a^{-m}=\frac{1}{a^m}$

$\therefore 5^{-2}=\frac{1}{5^2}=\frac{1}{25}$