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Question

Simplify the expression.

–5^4

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(-5^4\), we need to evaluate \(5^4\) first and then apply the negative sign.

Calculating \(5^4\):

\[ 5^4 = 5 \times 5 \times 5 \times 5 = 625 \]

Now, applying the negative sign:

\[ -5^4 = -625 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is:

\[ \boxed{-625} \]