SOLUTION: The question that I have is this (t-2)^6-6(t-2)^3+8=0. I have looked at my textbook, and I am drawing a blank, as my book has no information on this type of quadratic. Please help.

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Question 724893: The question that I have is this (t-2)^6-6(t-2)^3+8=0. I have looked at my textbook, and I am drawing a blank, as my book has no information on this type of quadratic. Please help.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Make a substitution. Try any variable you wish to, but say like, let h=%28t-2%29%5E3, and rewrite your given equation using h; solve for h. Once you have h, solve for t.