Question

$(-5)^2 = \square$
$(-3)^3 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the squared term

$(-5)^2 = (-5) \times (-5)$

Step2: Calculate the product

$(-5) \times (-5) = 25$

Step3: Expand the cubed term

$(-3)^3 = (-3) \times (-3) \times (-3)$

Step4: Calculate the product

$(-3) \times (-3) = 9$, then $9 \times (-3) = -27$

Answer:

$(-5)^2 = 25$
$(-3)^3 = -27$