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Question 329237: hello,
was looking for help in solving this. thanks!
(1+x)^.25 = .9978 (need to solve for x)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2Bx%29%5E%281%2F4%29=+.9978+
Take both sides to the 4th power.
1%2Bx=0.9978%5E4
x=0.9978%5E4-1
x=0.9912-1
x=-0.0088