In "Square Roots and Radicals 10," we learn about higher order roots, including roots of negative numbers. If n is an even integer, the nth root of b to the n equals the absolute value of b. If n is an odd integer, the nth root of b to the n is b. The lesson also covers when to use absolute value signs in roots of negative numbers and how to simplify problems that are not perfect squares or cubes. It is important to note that if the variables represent positive numbers, we do not need to use absolute value signs.
Part 10 of Square Roots and Radicals covers higher order roots including roots of negative numbers.
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