SOLUTION: How do I figure out if X^7 = 823,543, then what is X?

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Question 741984: How do I figure out if X^7 = 823,543, then what is X?
Answer by only4christ(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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Take the 7th root of both sides.
On the TI-84, enter the following keystrokes:
On the home screen, type the number 7; then, go to MATH
MATH (found under the Alpha (green tab) key): select option #5 and type 823,543
hit enter and you get 7
So, 7^7 = 7*7*7*7*7*7*7 = 823,543