Problem Understanding: Understand the problem.We need to find the product of the fifth roots of −16 and 2. This means we will multiply the fifth root of −16 by the fifth root of 2.
Radical Notation: Write the expression using radical notation.The expression is written as 5−16×52, where 5 denotes the fifth root.
Properties of Radicals: Recall the properties of radicals.The product of two radicals with the same index can be combined into a single radical containing the product of the radicands (the numbers under the radical sign). So, 5−16×52=5−16×2.
Multiplying the Radicands: Multiply the radicands.Now we multiply −16 by 2 to get −32. So, 5−16×52=5−32.
Evaluating the Fifth Root: Evaluate the fifth root of −32.The fifth root of a negative number is negative if it is an odd root, which is the case here. However, −32 is not a perfect fifth power, so the fifth root of −32 cannot be simplified to an integer. The expression remains 5−32.
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