SOLUTION: Hi this is a logarithm question I have taken the question this far. Can you please complete it and show all working. (x + 1)cubed = 27 thanks

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Question 648: Hi this is a logarithm question I have taken the question this far. Can you please complete it and show all working.
(x + 1)cubed = 27

thanks
Answer by janinecb(25) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x+%2B+1%29%5E3+=+27

First take the cube root of each side. This leaves you with:
x + 1 = 3

Then subtract 1 from both sides. This leaves you with:
x = 2