SOLUTION: Hi, my name is Grace Rogers and I am having trouble with some rational functions. I get confused on what I should do with the exponents... (5x-2)^1/3=2 Your help would

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Question 838313: Hi, my name is Grace Rogers and I am having trouble with some rational functions. I get confused on what I should do with the exponents...

(5x-2)^1/3=2

Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285x-2%29%5E%281%2F3%29=2+
Cube both sides of the equation to get rid of the cube root.
%28%285x-2%29%5E%281%2F3%29%29%5E3=2%5E3
5x-2=8
5x=10
highlight%28x=2%29