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Question 503629: what are the two answers for this problem x^3+512=0
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^3 = -512
x = (-512)^(1/3) the cube root of -512.
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x = -8
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Always check your answer:
-8 * -8 = 64
-8 * 64 = -512
Correct.
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Answer: -8 is the answer. There is no second answer.
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Done.