SOLUTION: Simplify: (-1/64)^-2/3 I am getting a non real number for this, could you solve it and if possible show my how. This way I will be sure whether or not I am doing it correctly.

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Question 360850: Simplify: (-1/64)^-2/3
I am getting a non real number for this, could you solve it and if possible show my how. This way I will be sure whether or not I am doing it correctly.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-1/64)^-2/3
=-64^(2/3)
=4096^(1/3)
=16
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Ed