Question

help

Answer 1

what do u need help with?

Answer 2

what the difference between

Answer 3

\[-5^{3} * 5^{2}\]

Answer 4

and

Answer 5

\[(-5)^{2} * 5^{2} \]

Answer 6

how do i calculate the parenthesis?

Answer 7

In -5^3*5^2, -5^3 means -(5^3) which equals -125;
5^2=25; so the product is -25*25=-3125.

(-5)^2*5^2 is different; (-5)^2=5^2=25, so the product is 625.

Answer 8

wait, so when i take out the parenthesis the negative number becomes positive?

Answer 9

never mind, i get it :)

Answer 10

When x is an even number, either a is positive number or negative number, the result is positive.

Answer 11

thanks for your help ;)

Answer 12

You are welcome.

Answer 13

wait, but (-5)^5 = -125

Answer 14

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