SOLUTION: Simplify the expressions nvolving rational exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers. write your answers with positive exponents. expression -25^3/2 10

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Question 410411: Simplify the expressions nvolving rational exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers. write your answers with positive exponents.
expression
-25^3/2
1000^-2/3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write your answers with positive exponents.
expression
-25^3/2
Take the square root and get:
(5i)^3
= (125)(-i)
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= -125i
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1000^-2/3
Take the cube root and get:
10^-2
=(1/10)^2
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= 1/100
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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