SOLUTION: what is the real or imaginary solution of this equation : 2x^3+54=0

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Question 791451: what is the real or imaginary solution of this equation : 2x^3+54=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint:

2x^3+54=0

2(x^3+27)=0

2(x^3+3^3)=0

2(x+3)(x^2-3x+9)=0 ... use the sum of cubes factoring rule here

I'll let you finish up.