Tolulope J.
asked • 09/24/17What is the answer to -5²?
There is an argument on if the answer to this question is 25 or -25. Which is the right answer?
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Arthur D. answered • 09/24/17
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-52=-25 because exponentiation precedes subtraction (you raise to a power before you subtract)
on the other hand, (-5)2=(-5)(-5)=25
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