SOLUTION: (x-2)^(2/3)+(x-2)^(1/3)-12=0 the fractions are exponents

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Question 648400: (x-2)^(2/3)+(x-2)^(1/3)-12=0
the fractions are exponents
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, Alan3354:
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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is there a number that goes after ^ sign

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-2)^(2/3)+(x-2)^(1/3)-12=0
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Sub y for (x-2)^(1/3)
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y^2 + y - 12 = 0
(y-3)*(y+4) = 0
y = 3
x^(1/3) = 3
x = 27
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y = -4
x^(1/3) = -4
x = -64