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Simplify the expression where possible.

(-5x^2)^3

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(-5x^2)^3=
-5x^2*3=
-5x^6
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(-5x^2)^3

-125x^6. When multiplying exponents you add them and 5^3 =125. since 3 is odd, then you keep the negative sign
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