SOLUTION: Solve x=y^3-4 for y in terms of x.

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Question 314434: Solve x=y^3-4 for y in terms of x.
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Start by adding +4 to each side:
x=y^3-4
x+4=y^3
y^3=x+4

Now, take the cuberoot of each side:
y=root%283%2Cx%2B4%29

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus