Question

evaluate.
$(-5)^3 = \square$
$(-8)^2 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand $(-5)^3$

$(-5)^3 = (-5) \times (-5) \times (-5)$

Step2: Calculate the product

$(-5) \times (-5) = 25$; $25 \times (-5) = -125$

Step3: Expand $(-8)^2$

$(-8)^2 = (-8) \times (-8)$

Step4: Calculate the product

$(-8) \times (-8) = 64$

Answer:

$(-5)^3 = -125$
$(-8)^2 = 64$