SOLUTION: How do I do this? Evaluate 3√-8, if possible. this is a small 3: 3√-8 Does that mean cubed?

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Question 82326: How do I do this?
Evaluate 3√-8, if possible.
this is a small 3: 3√-8
Does that mean cubed?
Answer by Earlsdon(6098) About Me  (Show Source):
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Evaluate:
Cube root of (-8)
This means find the number, that, when cubed, will give -8
How about %28-2%29%5E3+=+-8
The cube root of (-8) = -2