Q10. - Algebra 1

Question

Evaluate each expression.

${\left(-5\right)}^{\mathbf{2}}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The required evaluated value is represented by 25.

Step 1. Determine the exponent and base of provided expression as it will represent the count of its factors.

The provided expression contains $-5$ as the base and 2 as its exponent.

Step 2. Use the obtained base and exponent to determine the required evaluated value.

Perform multiplication of $-5$ by itself 2 times to get the required value.

$\left(-5\right)\cdot \left(-5\right)=25$

Step 3. Write the conclusion.

The obtained value is in simplified form which means that 25 is the required evaluated value.