SOLUTION: 112.55=100(1 + i)^4 I understand the first part 12.55=(1 + i)^4 but i don't understand what to do with the exponent now

Question 157802: 112.55=100(1 + i)^4
I understand the first part
12.55=(1 + i)^4
but i don't understand what to do with the exponent now
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Take the fourth root of both sides to eliminate the exponent 4

Take the fourth root of 12.55 to get 1.882 (note: this is an approximate value)

Subtract 1 from both sides

Subtract

So the solution is approximately
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