SOLUTION: Simplify this equation, the answer has to have a positive exponient. Mines keep coming up negative. (-27x^9)^1/3 ? I am clueless on this. Please help. Thank you.

Algebra ->  Radicals -> SOLUTION: Simplify this equation, the answer has to have a positive exponient. Mines keep coming up negative. (-27x^9)^1/3 ? I am clueless on this. Please help. Thank you.      Log On


   



Question 195212: Simplify this equation, the answer has to have a positive exponient. Mines keep coming up negative.
(-27x^9)^1/3 ? I am clueless on this. Please help. Thank you.

Found 2 solutions by user_dude2008, stanbon:
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify this equation, the answer has to have a positive exponient. Mines keep coming up negative.
(-27x^9)^1/3 ?
---
= -3x^3
=============
Notice that the exponent is positive, as required.
That doesn't mean the answer has to be positive.
========================================================
Cheers,
Stan H.