The given expression is,

1\2

-5^2

(-5)^2

10-6/2

5*4/2*3

The value of “1\2” is the reciprocal of 12. Hence, the result is 2.

Simplify the given expression -5^2.

−5^2⇒−5×5⇒−25

Simplify the given expression (-5)^2.

(−5)^2⇒−5×−5⇒25

Simplify the given expression using DMAS.

10−62⇒10−3⇒7

Simplify the given expression using DMAS.

5*4/2*3⇒5×4÷2×3⇒5×2×3⇒30

MATLAB Code:

% Solve the given expression.

1\2

-5^2

(-5)^2

10-6/2

5*4/2*3

Save the MATLAB script with name, chapter1_54793_1_1P.m in the current folder. Execute the script by typing the script name at the command window to generate output.

Result:

Therefore, the required answer is verified.