Question

4. Explain the difference between (-5)2 and
-52

Answer 1

The only difference between −5² and −(5)² is the latter has a useless pair of parentheses. ... The only difference between −5² and −(5)² is the latter has a useless pair of parentheses.

This is called associative property, it is when the only thing that changes in a math problem, is parentheses.

Answer 2

The first one is -5 times 2 which is -10. The second one is -52.

Explanation: