Evaluate -5^2

Problem

−5

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. According to the rules of exponents, the power applies only to the base immediately to its left unless parentheses are present.

2. Apply the exponent to the base 5

5=25

3. Apply the negative sign to the result of the exponentiation.

−(25)=−25

Final Answer

−5=−25

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