SOLUTION: I am having a hard time solving ^3 the cube root of x^2 = 4. How do I solve this problem? Thanks for your time!

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Question 51867: I am having a hard time solving
^3 the cube root of x^2 = 4.
How do I solve this problem? Thanks for your time!
Answer by THANApHD(104) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
U mean cube root of X^2 is equal to 4
U should type like
(X^2)^(1/3) = 4
cube both side => x^2 = 4^3
square root both side=> (x^2)^(1/2) = (4^3)^(1/2)
x = + or - 2^3
= +8 or -8