Provide an appropriate response.Explain why if n is odd, x1/n is defined even if x is negative.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers many vary. One possibility: Odd powers of negative numbers are negative, hence negative numbers can have odd roots.

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A. 5.00 m/s B. 2.00 m/s C. 0.50 m/s D. 1.00 m/s

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Evaluate the integral.

A. ln 22x -  + x + C
B. ln 22x -  + x + C
C. ln 22x -  + 2x + C
D. ln 22x - x2 + x + C

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Find cos(A - B).cos A = -  and sin B = , with A and B in quadrant II.

A. - 
B.
C.
D. - 

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Evaluate the integral.

A. x2 + 3x - 9
B. 21y4 - 
C. x2 + 3x - 9
D. y4 - 12

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