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(-5)^2-(-2)^4

Solution

(- 5)^{2} - (- 2)^{4}

Solution

9

Solution steps

(- 5)^{2} - (- 2)^{4}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 5)^{2} : 25

(- 5)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- 5)^{2} = 5^{2} = 25

= 25

= 25 - (- 2)^{4}

Calculate exponents

(- 2)^{4} : 16

(- 2)^{4}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- 2)^{4} = 2^{4} = 16

= 16

= 25 - 16

Add and subtract (left to right)

25 - 16 : 9

25 - 16

25 - 16 = 9

= 9

= 9

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-5)^2-(-2)^4 ?
The solution to (-5)^2-(-2)^4 is 9