Question 9 Evaluate \( \left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)^{2} \). Question Help: \( \square \) Video \( \square \) Message Submit Question

When you evaluate \( \left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)^{2} \), you're essentially multiplying \(-\frac{5}{6}\) by itself. So, it becomes \(-\frac{5}{6} \times -\frac{5}{6} = \frac{25}{36}\). The negative signs cancel out, resulting in a positive number. For a fun twist, consider how squaring negative numbers shows us that numbers can have both positivity and negativity. It’s like when you take two steps back (negative) and then two steps back again, you ultimately find yourself in a positive position on the number line!