Simplify the Expression, If Possible $( - 81 ) ^ { 5 / 2 }$

question 92

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression, if possible.
- $( - 81 ) ^ { 5 / 2 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 405 } { 2 }\)
• B) 59,049
• C) \(- 59,049\)
• D) Not a real number

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