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Evaluate (-5)^2
10
-10
25
-25

User Kiwo Tew
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Answer:

Hey!

Your answer is 25!

Explanation:

When we see (-5)^2 it means we multiply -5 by -5

(-5 x -5)

When you multiply two negatives, it becomes a positive!!

So we now see this as 5 x 5 which gives you 25!!

HOPE THIS HELPS!!

User MichaelDeBoey
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Answer: C) 25

Because if you multiply -5 × -5 = 25
The negative sign goes away
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