Solve the Basic Equation: Finding the Value Equal to -25

To solve this problem, we'll evaluate each expression step by step:

• Option a: $(-5)^2$
  This implies that we first compute $(-5) \times (-5)$ which equals $25$.

• Option b: $-(-5)^2$
  First, find $( -5)^2 = 25$. Then, apply the negative sign, resulting in $-25$.

• Option c: $-(5)^2$
  First, find $(5)^2 = 25$. Then, apply the negative sign, resulting in $-25$.

Options b and c both evaluate to $-25$. Therefore, the correct answer is option d: "Answers b and c".