College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 1, Equations and Graphs - Section 1.9 - Solving Equations and Inequalities Graphically - 1.9 Exercises - Page 158: 16

Answer

Algebraically, we get $x=-2+\frac{2}{3}\sqrt[5]{81}$. Graphically, we get $x=-0.3945$.

Work Step by Step

Solve algebraically: $6(x+2)^5=64$ (Divide by 6) $(x+2)^5=\frac{32}{3}$ $(x+2)^5=\frac{2^5\cdot 81}{3^5}$ (Take the fifth root) $x+2=\frac{2}{3}\sqrt[5]{81}$ $x=-2+\frac{2}{3}\sqrt[5]{81}$ Solve graphically: We sketch the graphs of $y_1=6(x+2)^5$ and $y_2=64$ as shown below. Both intersect at $x=-0.3945$. So, the solution is $x=-0.3945$.
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