SOLUTION: (w+1)^4=48

Question 316927: (w+1)^4=48
Found 2 solutions by tinbar, Fombitz:
Answer by tinbar(133) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(w+1)^4 = 48
(w+1) = 48^(1/4) take the fourth root to undo the power of 4 on the left side
(w+1) ~ 2.632148
w ~ 1.632148 <- approximation
w = (48^(1/4))-1 <- exact value

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let ,

Positive solution:

Negative solution:

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