Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 8 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 660: 12

Answer

$\{8,27\}$.

Work Step by Step

Substitute $x^{\frac{1}{3}}=A$ in the given equation. $\Rightarrow A^2-5A+6=0$ Rewrite middle term $-5A$ as $-3A-2A$. $\Rightarrow A^2-3A-2A+6=0$ Group terms. $\Rightarrow (A^2-3A)+(-2A+6)=0$ Factor each term. $\Rightarrow A(A-3)-2(A-3)=0$ Factor out $(A-3)$. $\Rightarrow (A-3)(A-2)=0$ Set each factor equal to zero. $\Rightarrow A-3=0$ or $A-2=0$ Isolate $A$. $\Rightarrow A=3$ or $A=2$ Substitute back $A=x^{\frac{1}{3}}$ $\Rightarrow x^{\frac{1}{3}}=3$ or $x^{\frac{1}{3}}=2$ Cube both sides. $\Rightarrow x=3^3$ or $x=2^3$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=27$ or $x=8$ The solution set is $\{8,27\}$.
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