Simplify 125^(-2/3)

Simplify 125-2/3
A negative indices means that we need to reciprocate the number or "flip it":
125-2/3 = (1/125)2/3
A fractional indices can be split up based on the denominator and numerator. Here, the denominator is 3 so we must cube root the number and the numerator is 2 so then we must square the number. This looks like this:
(1/125)2/3 = (1/5)2 = 1/25

BH
Answered by Bethan H. Maths tutor

6232 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Solve the inequality 5x - 7 > 2x +5


Prove the quadratic formula for ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is non 0 and a,b and c are reals.


Two apples and three bananas cost a total of £1.30. Seven apples and one banana cost a total of £1.70. Find the cost of a) one apple and b) one banana.


Solve 2x-5=3x+4


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning