Simplify the Radical Expression $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { - 625 }$$

question 162

Multiple Choice

Simplify the radical expression. Assume all variables represent nonnegative real numbers.
- $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { - 625 }$$

• A) -25
• B) 5
• C) -5
• D) Not a real number

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