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power(-5, 3) would return ?

  1. -15

  2. -125

  3. 125

  4. 15
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Explanation

The power function raises a number to an exponent. power(-5, 3) means -5³ = -5 × -5 × -5 = -125. When raising a negative number to an odd power, the result stays negative. For even powers, the result becomes positive.

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