SOLUTION: x^9=568 I can't get this down. How do you solve for x? I can use a calculator on my assignment, but not sure what "button" will help me.. THanks

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Question 419613: x^9=568
I can't get this down. How do you solve for x? I can use a calculator on my assignment, but not sure what "button" will help me..
THanks

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^9=568
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You want to take the 9th root of
both sides to get:
x = 568^(1/9)
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So enter 568^(1/9) in your calculator
Then hit ENTER to get:
= 2.0232..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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