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find the real fifth root of -32

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Answer: -2

This is because (-2)^5 = -32. Applying the fifth root to both sides lets us say
-2 = \sqrt[5]{-32}

There are four other roots but they are complex. Effectively, we are solving the equation
x^5 + 32 = 0

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