SOLUTION: Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution. x^2/3-4x^1/3+3=0

Question 414839: Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
x^2/3-4x^1/3+3=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
x^2/3-4x^1/3+3=0
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Let w = x^(1/3)
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Substitute to get:
w^2-4w+3 = 0
(w-3)(w-1) = 0
w = 3 or w = 1
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Solve for "x":
x^(1/3) = 3
x = 27
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x^(1/3) = 1
x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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