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(7-2)² - 5 / 5 I dont get the exponent part can someone help me with whole problem

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(7-2)² - 5/5

Do the math in the parentheses first.

7 - 2 = 5

Now the equation should read

(5)² - 5/5 or just 5² - 5/5

Do the exponent(s).

5² = 25

25 - 5/5

Do the division.

5/5 = 1

25 - 1 = 24

Therefore, according to our equation, the answer is 24.

I hope this answered your question.

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