Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 5 - Review - Page 412: 36

Answer

$a.) \ 25$ $b.) \ -25$ $c.) \ 50$

Work Step by Step

$a.)$ $(-5)^2 = (-5)(-5) = 25$ $b.)$ $-5^2 = -(5)(5) = -25$ $c.)$ $2 \cdot 5^2 = 2\cdot5\cdot5 = 2\cdot 25 = 50$
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