SOLUTION: What is the solution set of x^3-27=0?

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What is the solution set of x%5E3-27=0?

Step 1. Add 27 to both sides of the equation

x%5E3-27=0

x%5E3-27%2B27=27

x%5E3=27

Step 2. Taking the cube root to both sides of the equation yields x=3 since 3%5E3=3%2A3%2A3=27.

Step 3. ANSWER. x=3.

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