Question

evaluate. (-5)^3 = (-8)^2 =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand $(-5)^3$

$(-5)^3=(-5)\times(-5)\times(-5)$

Step2: Calculate the product

$(-5)\times(-5)=25$, then $25\times(-5)= - 125$

Step3: Expand $(-8)^2$

$(-8)^2=(-8)\times(-8)$

Step4: Calculate the product

$(-8)\times(-8)=64$

Answer:

$(-5)^3=-125$
$(-8)^2 = 64$