SOLUTION: What is the solution of 2(x+3)^1/3-5=1?

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Question 167700: What is the solution of 2(x+3)^1/3-5=1?
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2%28x%2B3%29%5E%281%2F3%29-5=1 Start with the given equation


2%28x%2B3%29%5E%281%2F3%29=6 Add 5 to both sides.


%28x%2B3%29%5E%281%2F3%29=3 Divide both sides by 2


x%2B3=27 Cube both sides


x=24 Subtract 3 from both sides.