Question

Simplify the following expression: 5^2 (-4)/5+2
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Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we first perform the calculations inside the parentheses: 5^2 (-4)/5 = 25 (-4)/5 = -100/5 = -20.

Now, we can rewrite the expression as: -20 + 2.

Finally, we add the two numbers together: -20 + 2 = -18.

Therefore, the simplified expression is -18.