SOLUTION: I need to verify the answer to (-5^2)-(-2^2) the answer I came up with is 21. Am I correct?

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Question 423019: I need to verify the answer to (-5^2)-(-2^2) the answer I came up with is 21. Am I correct?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you're squaring the negatives as well right? If so, then you are correct.