Expressing Area as a Function of Width

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The calculation of -2(125)^2 should follow the order of operations, which dictates that exponents are evaluated before multiplication. Thus, (125)^2 equals 15625, and then multiplying by -2 results in -31250. Participants in the discussion emphasize the importance of adhering to these mathematical rules to ensure accurate results. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions regarding the order of operations. Understanding these principles is crucial for correctly solving mathematical expressions.
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1. How should -2(125)^2 be calculated?

*The title is inaccurate, sorry i changed my question.*
 
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What do you think? What are the rules of precedence?
 

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