Evaluate (-8)^(1/3)

Problem

(−8)(1/3)

Solution

1. Identify the operation as finding the cube root of a negative number.

2. Apply the property of exponents where a(1/n)=√(n,a)

3. Rewrite the expression using radical notation: √(3,−8)

4. Determine the number that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals −8

5. Calculate the result since (−2)×(−2)×(−2)=−8

Final Answer

(−8)(1/3)=−2

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