Question

8.3 simplify rational exponents (homework) score: 0.25/25 answered: 1/25 question 2 rewrite in radical form: 5^(1/3) =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall radical - exponent rule

The rule for converting a rational exponent of the form $a^{\frac{1}{n}}$ to radical form is $\sqrt[n]{a}$. Here $a = 5$ and $n=3$.

Step2: Write in radical form

$5^{\frac{1}{3}}=\sqrt[3]{5}$

Answer:

$\sqrt[3]{5}$