Question

Simplify to using laws of exponents

(-2)^2(-2)^5

Answer 1

-128 First add the exponents (2+5) which is 7 and then you’ll have -2^7 and that equals -128

Answer 2

-128

Explanation:

(-2)^2 * (-2)^5 <---

First, add the exponents

(-2)^7<----

If you evaluate this you will get

-128