a. -42 + (-17)
Note that one negative and one positive = negative
-42 + (-17) = -42 - 17 = -59
b. (-42)/(-7)
Note that when dividing or multiplying two negatives, the answer will be positive
(-42)/(-7) = 6
c. (-5)² = (-5)(-5) = 25
25 is your answer
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