Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 8 Rational Functions - 8.1 Model Inverse and Joint Variation - 8.1 Exercises - Mixed Review - Page 557: 54

Answer

$x=5$

Work Step by Step

Given $(x+3)^{\frac{5}{3}}=32$ But 32 is $2^5$ Hence $(x+3)^{\frac{5}{3}}=2^5$ Taking the 5th root on both sides, $(x+3)^{\frac{1}{3}}=2$ Now cubing both sides, $(x+3)=2^3$ $x=8-3=5$
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