Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.6 Other Types of Equations and Applications - 1.6 Exercises - Page 148: 84

Answer

$\{1,9\}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given the equation as $(x-3)^{2/5}=(4x)^{1/5}$ Step 2. Raise both sides to the 5th power to get: $(x-3)^2=4x$ or $x^2-10x+9=0$ which gives $x=1,9$ Step 3. Check answers in the original equation: $\{1,9\}$ fit.
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