Answer
FALSE.
Work Step by Step
$5^{-2}$ does not equal $-5^2$.
$5^{-2}=\frac{1}{5^2}=\frac{1}{25}$, while $-5^2=-(5^2)=-25$.
College Algebra (6th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-228-1
Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 32: 5
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