Question

evaluate.
$5^1 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule

Any non - zero number raised to the power of 1 is the number itself. So for \(a^1\), where \(a\) is a real number, \(a^1=a\).

Step2: Apply the rule to \(5^1\)

Using the rule from Step 1, when \(a = 5\), \(5^1=5\).

Answer:

5