SOLUTION: how to solve 2x^3 + 2=0

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Question 563933: how to solve 2x^3 + 2=0
Answer by TutorDelphia(193) About Me  (Show Source):
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This problem looks tricky but can actually be solved in just a few steps
2x^3 + 2=0
subtract 2 from both sides
2x^3=-2
divide both sides by 2
x^3=-1
Take the cube root of both sides, which will give you
x=-1
since -1*-1*-1=-1