SOLUTION: Given that (x – 3y)^3 = 27, express x in terms of y.

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Question 458799: Given that (x – 3y)^3 = 27, express x in terms of y.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming that both the values of x and y are real numbers, then
%28x-3y%29%5E3+=+27
<==> x-3y+=+root%283%2C+27%29
<==> x+-+3y+=+3, or x = 3y + 3.