Use your calculator to perform each calculation and observe the answers. Use inductive reasoning to determine which statement is true.
-$\sqrt [ 3 ] { - 7 } ; \sqrt [ 5 ] { - 10 } ; \sqrt [ 7 ] { - 200 } ; \sqrt [ 9 ] { - 0.28 }$
A)An odd root of a negative number can be either positive or negative.
B)An odd root of a negative number is positive.
C)An odd root of a negative number is negative.
D)An odd root of a negative number is undefined.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Odd roots of negative numbers are defined and negative, as the odd root function can map negative inputs to negative outputs.

Use Your Calculator to Perform Each Calculation and Observe the Answers