If c is a negative number in the equation x^n=c, how does that affect the ability to solve the equation for different values of n? Explain

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Jamarcus Fischer

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4 June, 17:43

If c is a negative number in the equation x^n=c, how does that affect the ability to solve the equation for different values of n? Explain

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Javon Vaughn · Answer 1

You should realize one thing first: since c is negative, x must be negative as well.

Then, only the odd power of a negative number can be a negative number.

Therefore, n must be an odd number.