Question

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Answer 1

`(-5)^(2)` equals 25, while
`-5^(2)` equals 25.

Explanation:

`(-5)^(2)` has the negative symbol inside the bracket, meaning the negative symbol is also squared. Since two negatives make positive, this equals 25.

`-5^(2)` has no bracket. The bracket specifies what part of the number gets squared. Since the negative symbol isn't inside a bracket, we don't square it, we only square 5. This is similar to
`-(5)^(2)`, the symbol stays the same. So this equals -25.

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