SOLUTION: Find the real solutions of the equation: (3x + 1)^1/3 = -2

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Question 397881: Find the real solutions of the equation:
(3x + 1)^1/3 = -2
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3x + 1)^1/3 = -2 both parts of equation(^3)
%28%283x+%2B+1%29%5E%281%2F3%29%29%5E3+=+%28-2%29%5E3
3x+%2B+1=+-8
3x=-9
x=-9%2F3
x=-3