Question

What is -5 x squared = -500

Answer 1

Given : -5 x squared = -500​

The expression of the given statement is :

`-5\cdot x^2=-500`

Solve the equation to find x

Divide both sides by -5

`\begin{gathered} (-5x^2)/(-5)=(-500)/(-5) \\ \\ x^2=100 \\ \\ x=\pm\sqrt[]{100} \\ \\ x=\pm10 \end{gathered}`