Question

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simplify:
$(-5x)^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply power of a product rule

The power of a product rule states that \((ab)^n = a^n b^n\). So for \((-5x)^2\), we can apply this rule: \((-5x)^2 = (-5)^2 \cdot x^2\).

Step2: Calculate \((-5)^2\)

\((-5)^2 = (-5) \times (-5) = 25\). Then multiply by \(x^2\), so we get \(25x^2\).

Answer:

\(25x^2\)