SOLUTION: For the given function, find the following values. g(t)=*fourth root*t-8= g(633)= g(2)= Could really use help on this one. Very confused. Thanks, Cassie

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Question 747714: For the given function, find the following values.
g(t)=*fourth root*t-8=
g(633)=
g(2)=
Could really use help on this one. Very confused.
Thanks,
Cassie
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g(t)=*fourth root*t-8= (t-8)^(1/4)
g(633)=(633-8)^(1/4)=625^(1/4)=5
g(2)= (2-8)^(1/4)=(-6)^(1/4)=no solution (can't take an even root of a negative number)
note: taking the fourth root of a number is equivalent to raising the number to the 1/4 power.