SOLUTION: Solve using quadratic methods. x^2/3-3x^1/3-10=0

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Question 194506: Solve using quadratic methods.
x^2/3-3x^1/3-10=0
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Let x%5E%281%2F3%29+=+y
then the equation becomes
y%5E2-3y-10=0
Solving for y, we have
(y-5)(y+2)=0
y = 5 or y = -2
From x%5E%281%2F3%29+=5, we get x=125
From x%5E%281%2F3%29+=-2, we get x = -8