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0. Review of Algebra4h 18m
1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
2. Graphs of Equations43m
3. Functions2h 17m
4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
5. Rational Functions1h 23m
6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
8. Conic Sections2h 23m
9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 22m
10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m

0. Review of Algebra

Radical Expressions

College Algebra

0. Review of Algebra

Radical Expressions

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Problem 53

Textbook Question

In Exercises 47–54, find each cube root.________³√−27/1000

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Identify the expression for which you need to find the cube root: \( \sqrt[3]{\frac{-27}{1000}} \).

Recognize that the cube root of a fraction \( \frac{a}{b} \) is \( \frac{\sqrt[3]{a}}{\sqrt[3]{b}} \).

Apply the cube root to both the numerator and the denominator separately: \( \sqrt[3]{-27} \) and \( \sqrt[3]{1000} \).

Recall that \( -27 \) is \( -3^3 \) and \( 1000 \) is \( 10^3 \), so \( \sqrt[3]{-27} = -3 \) and \( \sqrt[3]{1000} = 10 \).

Combine the results to express the cube root of the fraction: \( \frac{-3}{10} \).

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Cube Roots

A cube root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number. For example, the cube root of 27 is 3, since 3 × 3 × 3 = 27. Cube roots can be positive or negative, as both will yield the same result when cubed.

Rational Numbers

Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. In the context of the given problem, -27/1000 is a rational number, and finding its cube root involves understanding how to handle fractions and negative values in root calculations.

Properties of Exponents

Understanding the properties of exponents is crucial when dealing with roots and powers. For instance, the cube root can be expressed using exponents as x^(1/3). This property allows for simplification and manipulation of expressions involving roots, especially when working with rational numbers.