Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Test - Page 181: 12

Answer

$-30,5$.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Let $u=(x+3)^{1/3}$, we can rewrite the original equation as $u^2+u-6=0$ Step 2. Factor the equation to get $(u+3)(u-2)=0$, thus $u=-3$ and $u=2$ Step 3. For $u=(x+3)^{1/3}=-3$, we have $x+3=(-3)^3=-27$, thus $x=-30$ Step 4. For $u=(x+3)^{1/3}=2$, we have $x+3=(2)^3=8$, thus $x=5$ Step 5. Both answers fit the original equation, thus the solutions are $x=-30$ and $x=5$.
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