Question

Simplify the expression (-5)2.

-10
10
-25
25

Answer 1

-10

Explanation:

`(-5)2`

Multiply the numbers

`-5* 2\\= -10`

Answer 2

-10

Explanation:

Combine the terms. When there are two terms attached by parenthesis, you multiply:

(-5)2 = -5 * 2

Note that when you multiply a negative term with a positive term, your answer will be negative:

-5 * 2 = -10

-10 is your answer.

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