Question

Is it possible to simplify (-32)^(3/5), if so, what does it simplify to?

Answer 1

\((-32)^{\frac{3}{5}}=((-32)^{\frac{1}{5}})^3=(-2)^3=-8\)

Answer 2

thanks, so you could do it even if it's a negative number?

Answer 3

That would depend on the number in the denominator. If it's even, you can't get a real root.

Answer 4

are you in R?

Answer 5

?

Answer 6

what?

Answer 7

but anyways, thanks guys!

Answer 8

are you dealing with complex numbers or just real numbers?

Answer 9

idk...

Answer 10

real.

Answer 11

ok you would, so its real...

Answer 12

ok all good

Answer 13

thanks!