SOLUTION: How do I carry the exponent to the other side? I need to find k (1+k)^3=2

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Question 41160: How do I carry the exponent to the other side? I need to find k
(1+k)^3=2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2Bk%29%5E3+=+2
take the cube root of both sides
%28%281+%2B+k%29%5E3%29%5E%281%2F3%29+=+2%5E%281%2F3%29
%281+%2B+k%29%5E1+=+2%5E%281%2F3%29
1+%2B+k+=+2%5E%281%2F3%29
k+=+2%5E%281%2F3%29+-+1