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Chapter 7: Q10. (page 399)

Evaluate each expression.

(−5)2

Short Answer

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The required evaluated value is represented by 25.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Determine the exponent and base of provided expression as it will represent the count of its factors.

The provided expression contains-5 as the base and 2 as its exponent.

02

Step 2. Use the obtained base and exponent to determine the required evaluated value.

Perform multiplication of -5by itself 2 times to get the required value.

−5⋅−5=25

03

Step 3. Write the conclusion.

The obtained value is in simplified form which means that 25 is the required evaluated value.

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