Question

simplify.

\\\frac{(-5)^5}{(-5)^{-6}}\\

enter your answer as a number to a power, using the ^ symbol to indicate an exponent. for example, to enter \\(42^{53}\\), type it like this: 42^53

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the quotient rule

$$\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}$$

Step2: Apply the rule to exponents

$$5 - (-6) = 5 + 6 = 11$$

Step3: Write the simplified expression

$$(-5)^{11}$$

Answer:

(-5)^11