Open Question: why is (-1)^(1.5) undefined but (-1)^(1.6) defined?

Open Question: why is (-1)^(1.5) undefined but (-1)^(1.6) defined?

You cannot square root a negative number.

(-1)^1.5= (-1)^-3/2 <-------

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Open Question: Find any numbers for which the rational is undefined?

Open Question: Find any numbers for which the rational is undefined?

if you divide by 0 it is undefined.

3y^2 + 23y + 14 = 0

(-23 ± v361) / 6
(-23 ± 19) / 6

y = -7, -2/3

so if y = -7 or -2/3 then it will be undefined


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