Question

Simplify.
negative left parenthesis 5 q right parenthesis squared
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Part 1
negative left parenthesis 5 q right parenthesis squaredequals
  
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Answer 1

To simplify \(-\left( 5q \right)^2\), follow these steps:

1. Square the term inside the parentheses:
\[
(5q)^2 = 5^2 \cdot q^2 = 25q^2
\]

2. Include the negative sign in front:
\[
-\left( 5q \right)^2 = -25q^2
\]

Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
-25q^2
\]