Simplify the Expression $( - 5 ) ^ { - 2 }$

question 174

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.
- $( - 5 ) ^ { - 2 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 25 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 1 } { 25 }\)
• C) 25
• D) \(- 25\)

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