SOLUTION: simplify the root. show work and verify solution {{{root(3,-125)}}}

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Question 330136: simplify the root. show work and verify solution
root%283%2C-125%29
Found 2 solutions by privani, stanbon:
Answer by privani(34) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
root%283%2C-125%29=-5
Check:
-5*-5*-5=-125
Verified

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
root(3,-125)
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cube root = -125 = -5
because (-5)(-5)(-5) = -125
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Cheers,
Stan H.