SOLUTION: Simplify the third root of -1/64 I came up with I came up with -1/4, but that is incorrect. Please Help!

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Question 303528: Simplify the third root of -1/64
I came up with I came up with -1/4, but that is incorrect. Please Help!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It IS correct.
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28-1%2F4%29%5E3+=+-1%2F64
Why do you think it's incorrect?
It's the principal root, there are 2 others. What were you told the answer is?