Question

(-2)^2 * (-2)^5 = ?
Please provide an explanation. Proper answer only!

Answer 1

Answer:

$({ - 2}^{2} ) \times ( - {2}^{5} ) \\ = 4 \times - 32 \\ = - 128$

here in first power is even so it becomes positive and in second power is odd so it becomes negative.

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