Questions: If the nth root of a is a real number, then the cube root of a is equivalent to which of the following?
a^(1/n)
n^(1/6)
a^n
n^a
Transcript text: If the $n^{\text {th }}$ root of $a$ is a real number, then $\sqrt[3]{a}$ is equivalent to which of the following?
$a^{\frac{1}{n}}$
$n^{\frac{1}{6}}$
$a^{n}$
$n^{a}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Expression for the \( n^{\text{th}} \) Root
The \( n^{\text{th}} \) root of a number \( a \) is expressed as \( a^{\frac{1}{n}} \).
Step 2: Determine the Expression for the Cube Root
The cube root of \( a \), denoted as \( \sqrt[3]{a} \), is equivalent to \( a^{\frac{1}{3}} \).
Step 3: Compare the Given Options
\( a^{\frac{1}{n}} \) represents the \( n^{\text{th}} \) root of \( a \).
\( n^{\frac{1}{6}} \) is unrelated to the cube root of \( a \).
\( a^{n} \) is the \( n^{\text{th}} \) power of \( a \).
\( n^{a} \) is \( n \) raised to the power of \( a \).
The correct expression for the cube root of \( a \) is not explicitly listed among the options.
Final Answer
The correct answer is not listed among the options.