Evaluate -27^(1/3)

Problem

−27(1/3)

Solution

1. Identify the operation as finding the cube root of the number −27

2. Apply the definition of a fractional exponent, where a(1/n)=√(n,a)

3. Rewrite the expression using the radical symbol.

√(3,−27)

4. Determine the number that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals −27

(−3)×(−3)×(−3)=−27

5. Simplify the expression to find the final value.

−3

Final Answer

−27(1/3)=−3

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