Question

evaluate. write your answers as fractions.
$-left(\frac{2}{3}
ight)^2=square$
$\frac{5^3}{4}=square$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate $(\frac{2}{3})^2$

$(\frac{2}{3})^2=\frac{2^2}{3^2}=\frac{4}{9}$

Step2: Find $-(\frac{2}{3})^2$

$-(\frac{2}{3})^2 =-\frac{4}{9}$

Step3: Calculate $5^3$

$5^3=5\times5\times5 = 125$

Step4: Find $\frac{5^3}{4}$

$\frac{5^3}{4}=\frac{125}{4}$

Answer:

$-\frac{4}{9}$
$\frac{125}{4}$