Recognize exponent as fifth root: We need to simplify the expression (−32)51.First, we recognize that the exponent 51 represents the fifth root.
Apply exponent rule: We can apply the exponent rule that states (−a)n1=−(a)n1 for any positive real number a and positive integer n.So, (−32)51=−(32)51.
Find fifth root of 32: Now we need to find the fifth root of 32.We know that 25=32, so the fifth root of 32 is 2.
Replace expression with result: Therefore, we can replace (32)1/5 with 2.So, (−32)1/5 = −2.
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