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Question 158297: how do you solve
(x + 4)(exponent)5 = -1

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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
taking the 5th root gives __ x+4=-1

subtracting 4 __ x=-5

there are 4 other solutions, but this is the only real number solution