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In the following exercises, simplify.(a) $\sqrt[3]{-64}$(b) $\sqrt[4]{-16}$$\sqrt[5]{-243}$
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In this case, we are looking for a number that when cubed gives -64. We know that $-4 \times -4 \times -4 = -64$. So, the cube root of -64 is -4. Therefore, $\sqrt[3]{-64} = -4$. Show more…
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