SOLUTION: {{{3/(2-x^3)}}} , where x= -1 I have tried and tried, but keep getting a solution of 1 or more exactly (3/3). The back of my textbook gives an answer of (3/2). I just don't se

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: {{{3/(2-x^3)}}} , where x= -1 I have tried and tried, but keep getting a solution of 1 or more exactly (3/3). The back of my textbook gives an answer of (3/2). I just don't se      Log On


   

Question 485570: 3%2F%282-x%5E3%29 , where x= -1
I have tried and tried, but keep getting a solution of 1 or more exactly (3/3). The back of my textbook gives an answer of (3/2). I just don't see how.
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, solver91311:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%2F%282-x%5E3%29 , where x= -1
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The book is wrong. You are correct.
3%2F%282-x%5E3%29
3%2F%282-%28-1%29%5E3%29
3%2F%282-%28-1%29%29
3%2F%282%2B1%29
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


You are right. The book is wrong. It happens. Stop hyperventilating and get on with your life. If it will make you feel better, write a letter to the publisher and tell them you want your money back. (you won't get an answer, much less any money back, but you will enjoy venting your frustrations) If your professor/instructor/teacher/school administration says the book is right, ask him/her/it for your money back also.

Assume that



Multiply both sides by 2:



Multiply both sides by





Add -6 to both sides:



John

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