Question 7
Indices and LogarithmsSimplify: ∛(8/27) − (4/9)−1/2
- A.−5/6
- B.−4/27
- C.0
- D.2/9
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (−5/6)
Explanation
∛(8/27) = 2/3 and (4/9)−1/2 = (9/4)1/2 = 3/2. So 2/3 − 3/2 = −5/6.
Simplify: ∛(8/27) − (4/9)−1/2
Answer: A (−5/6)
∛(8/27) = 2/3 and (4/9)−1/2 = (9/4)1/2 = 3/2. So 2/3 − 3/2 = −5/6.