SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: 4(3-x)^(4/3)-5 = 59 Thanks!

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Question 1074846: Solve the following equation:

4(3-x)^(4/3)-5 = 59


Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4(3-x)^(4/3)-5 = 59




















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x=11 will not work in the original equation. It would means trying to take quarter root of a negative number.
Answer by MathTherapy(10557)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the following equation:

4(3-x)^(4/3)-5 = 59


Thanks!
Only 1 correct answer and it's 

Read on to see how that was derived.

 ------- Adding 5 to both sides 
 -------- Dividing both sides by 4
 ------ Raising each side to the reciprocal of , or to the  power


- x = 2^3 - 3

- x = 8 - 3

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