Does it matter that the base is negative?
No; because the denominator of the exponent is odd, there will be a real root.
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To write an expression with rational exponents in simplest form, write every exponent as a positive number.
What is each expression in simplest form?
What is the first step in simplifying a radical expression using the properties of exponents?
Rewrite the radicals using rational exponents.
Simplify each expression.
Reasoning Explain why