SOLUTION: find the real roots of the equation 2xcubed = -16

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Question 730797: find the real roots of the equation 2xcubed = -16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x^3 = -16

x^3 = -16/2

x^3 = -8

x = (-8)^(1/3)

x = -2