College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.6 - Page 178: 31

Answer

The solution is $x=4$

Work Step by Step

$x^{3/2}=8$ Raise both sides of the equation to $\dfrac{2}{3}$: $(x^{3/2})^{2/3}=8^{2/3}$ $x=\sqrt[3]{8^{2}}$ $x=\sqrt[3]{64}$ $x=4$
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