Evaluate (-5)^2

Problem

(−5)2

Solution

1. Identify the base and the exponent in the expression. The base is −5 and the exponent is 2

2. Apply the definition of an exponent, which indicates that the base should be multiplied by itself the number of times specified by the exponent.

(−5)⋅(−5)

3. Multiply the two negative numbers. Recall that the product of two negative numbers is a positive number.

5⋅5=25

Final Answer

(−5)2=25

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