SOLUTION: Please help me solve this, thanks. (a-1)^1/3=-3

SOLUTION: Please help me solve this, thanks. (a-1)^1/3=-3

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Question 230533: Please help me solve this, thanks.
(a-1)^1/3=-3
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a case of a math equation that LOOKS very INTIMIDATING, but it's not nearly as hard as it looks.

You have to "undo" the exponent, by raising both sides of the equation to the 3 power like this:

Add +1 to each side:

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus

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