document.write( "Question 329237: hello,\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "was looking for help in solving this. thanks!\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(1+x)^.25 = .9978 (need to solve for x) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #235944 by Fombitz(32388) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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$\"%281%2Bx%29%5E%281%2F4%29=+.9978+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Take both sides to the 4th power.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"1%2Bx=0.9978%5E4\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=0.9978%5E4-1\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=0.9912-1\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=-0.0088\"$ \n" ); document.write( "

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