SOLUTION: what is the value of (-5) 2

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Question 429762: what is the value of (-5) 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the value of (-5) 2
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If you are multiplying you get: (-5)*2 = -10
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If you are raising to a power you get: (-5)^2 = (-5)(-5) = 25
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Stan H.
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