SOLUTION: (3x)^2/3 = 16 I know the answer is x=64/3 Can someone please explain how they got the answer. Thank you, Trey

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Question 613868: (3x)^2/3 = 16
I know the answer is x=64/3
Can someone please explain how they got the answer.
Thank you,
Trey
Answer by Alan3354(30935) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3x)^2/3 = 16
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Raise both sides to the 3rd power
(3x)^2 = 4096
Take the sqrt
3x = 64
x = 64/3