Question

True or False
5^2=(-5)^2

I thought it worked out to
25=25 because even though the -5 is a negative multiplying them by the other gives a positive.

Answer 1

should be true

Answer 2

cause there ()

Answer 3

if only -5^2 then it will be false

Answer 4

TRUE

\[5^{2}= 5 \times 5 = 25\]

\[(-5)^{2}= -5\times -5 =25\]

Answer 5

True.

Answer 6

Thank you! I knew I wasn't crazy.

Answer 7

you're welcome!

Answer 8

remember it only true if there a () sign

Answer 9

cause (-5)^2 and -5^2 is different

Answer 10

If it were \[-5^{2}\] it would end up being -25 right just to be sure

Answer 11

yes -25

Answer 12

u got the idea