Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - Chapter Test - Page 351: 3

Answer

$-128$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(-32)^{\frac{7}{5}}$ Use $-32=(-2)^5$. $=((-2)^5)^{\frac{7}{5}}$ Use $(a^n)^m=a^{nm}$. $=(-2)^{5\cdot \frac{7}{5}}$ Simplify. $=(-2)^7$ $=-128$
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