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Multiplication can be represented as repeated addition.

Repeated multiplication leads to exponents. Use what
you know about multiplying signed numbers to evaluate
each expression.

(-2) ^ 5

User Maninvan
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Answer:

-32

Explanation:

When using exponents, the base number is multiplied by that amount if times.

So, (-2)^5 =

-2 * -2 * -2 * -2 * -2 = -32

Hope this helps!

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