Question

Evaluate this (-1/5)^2

Answer 1

1/25

Explanation:

Squaring a number is like multiplying a number twice in simpler words.

-1/5 x -1/5 = 1/25

Answer 2

`(1)/(25)`

Explanation:

(-
`(1)/(5)` )²

= -
`(1)/(5)` × -
`(1)/(5)` ← multiply values on numerators and denominators

=
`(1(1))/(5(5))`

=
`(1)/(25)`