Simplify the expression. $- 25 ^ { 4 / 2 }$
A) $- 1,250$
B) 628
C) $- 1,875$
D) $- 625$
E) $\quad - 50$
F) $- 627$

Name: Simplify the expression. $- 25 ^ { 4 / 2 }$ A) $- 1,250$ B) 628 C) $- 1,875$ D) $- 625$ E) $\quad - 50$ F) $- 627$
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We simplify inside the parentheses first, since exponents have priority over negative signs. The exponent 4/2 equals 2, so we have $-25^2$. Since the negative sign is outside the parentheses, we take the opposite of $25^2$ which is 625. Therefore the answer is $-625$.

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Simplify the Expression $- 25 ^ { 4 / 2 }$