Solve: Finding -|5³| Using Order of Operations

Question

$-\lvert5^3\rvert=$

Step-by-Step Solution

First, calculate the cube of 5: $5^3 = 125$ .

Then, apply the absolute value:
since 125 is positive, $\lvert 125 \rvert = 125$ .

Finally, apply the negative sign outside the absolute value: $-\lvert 125 \rvert = -125$ .

Answer

$-125$

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