
Concept explainers
To find:
The result for the given expression and verify the answer.
Answer to Problem 1.1P
Solution:
The required answer is verified.
Explanation of Solution
The given expression is,
1\2
-5^2
(-5)^2
10-6/2
5*4/2*3
The value of “1\2” is the reciprocal of
Simplify the given expression -5^2.
Simplify the given expression (-5)^2.
Simplify the given expression using DMAS.
Simplify the given expression using DMAS.
MATLAB Code:
% Solve the given expression.
1\2
-5^2
(-5)^2
10-6/2
5*4/2*3
Save the MATLAB script with name, chapter1_54793_1_1P.m in the current folder. Execute the script by typing the script name at the command window to generate output.
Result:

Therefore, the required answer is verified.
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