SOLUTION: What is the missing coefficient in the equation given that p(2) = 128? p(x) = _________ x5

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Question 934727: What is the missing coefficient in the equation given that p(2) = 128?
p(x) = _________ x5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the missing coefficient in the equation given that p(2) = 128?
p(x) = x^5
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128 = x^5
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x = 128^(1/5)
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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