Question

Evaluate the expression for a = –1 and b = 5.

(ab)^2

Answer 1

\(\Large \color{MidnightBlue}{\Rightarrow (-1 * 5)^2 }\)
\(\Large \color{MidnightBlue}{\Rightarrow -5^2 }\)
\(\Large \color{MidnightBlue}{\Rightarrow 25 }\)

Answer 2

(ab)^2=(-1*5)^2=(-5)^2=25