SOLUTION: Please help I am not sure how to solve this equation. Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousanth 1/2 = (b/4)^1/4

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Question 890964: Please help I am not sure how to solve this equation.
Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousanth
1/2 = (b/4)^1/4

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F2%29%5E%284%29=%28%28b%2F4%29%5E%281%2F4%29%29%5E4
1%2F16=b%2F4
b=4%2F16
b=1%2F4


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