Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.6 Other Types of Equations and Applications - 1.6 Exercises - Page 146: 9

Answer

Option $E$

Work Step by Step

The equation involves a trinomial with rational exponents. Thus, the first step to solve the equation is to let $u=(x+5)^{1/3}$, which means that $u^2=(x+5)^{2/3}$. Therefore, the answer is Option $E$.
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