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OpenStudy (taepoohwae):

Simplify this expression (-5p)^2

Directrix (directrix):

(-5p)^2 means (-5p) times (-5p). So, multiply (-5) times (-5) and p times p to get ? @taepoohwae

OpenStudy (taepoohwae):

does it become positive

Directrix (directrix):

Yes, it become positive. But positve what number? @taepoohwae

OpenStudy (taepoohwae):

25p

Directrix (directrix):

Almost. The 25 is correct. But p times p is not p. It is p raised to what power?

OpenStudy (taepoohwae):

25p^2

Directrix (directrix):

Correct!

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