SOLUTION: x^3=1 What are all real and complex solutions. I have the answer in my book but I don't understand where it came from.

SOLUTION: x^3=1 What are all real and complex solutions. I have the answer in my book but I don't understand where it came from.

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Question 354980: x^3=1

What are all real and complex solutions. I have the answer in my book but I don't understand where it came from.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Factor the left side using the difference of cubes formula.

or Use the zero product property.

Now solve to get

Next, solve to get or . See this page for the steps on solving

So the solutions are , or

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my tutoring website

Jim
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