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Question 167700: What is the solution of 2(x+3)^1/3-5=1?: What is the solution of 2(x+3)^1/3-5=1?
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2(x+3)^(1/3)-5=1 Start with the given equation


2(x+3)^(1/3)=6 Add 5 to both sides.


(x+3)^(1/3)=3 Divide both sides by 2


x+3=27 Cube both sides


x=24 Subtract 3 from both sides.