What is the product of (5^-1) (5^-3)

0.0016

Step-by-step explanation:

=1/5^1 = 1/5^3

=0.2 = 0.008

0.2 x 0.008

=0.0016

Answer: The product is 5^-4 or 0.0016 (decimal)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to solve this we have to apply the product rule, that says that if we multiply two powers that have the same base, the exponents can be added.

So, mathematically speaking:

(5^-1) (5 ^-3) = 5 ^-4

Or, the decimal expression by solving:

5^-4 = 0.0016

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