ARITHMETIC Exponents (Page 5 of 6)

To evaluate a rational exponent, be sure to include the fraction within parentheses. For example, to evaluate (-8)^(5/3), parentheses are necessary around both the -8 and the 5/3.

 CLEAR key.

 Left parenthesis key. Negation key. 8 Right parenthesis key. Caret key. Left parenthesis key. 5 Divide key. 3 Right parenthesis key. ENTER key.

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