Question
Solve the equation
x1=−2,x2=2
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.414214,x2≈1.414214
Evaluate
(2x4)3=23×43
Evaluate the power
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Evaluate
(2x4)3
To raise a product to a power,raise each factor to that power
23(x4)3
Evaluate the power
8(x4)3
Evaluate the power
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Evaluate
(x4)3
Multiply the exponents
x4×3
Multiply the terms
x12
8x12
8x12=23×43
Multiply the numbers
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Evaluate
23×43
Rewrite the expression
23×26
Simplify
29
8x12=29
Divide both sides
88x12=829
Divide the numbers
x12=829
Divide the numbers
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Evaluate
829
Rewrite the expression
2329
Use the product rule aman=an−m to simplify the expression
29−3
Subtract the terms
26
x12=26
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±1226
Simplify the expression
x=±2
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=2x=−2
Solution
x1=−2,x2=2
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.414214,x2≈1.414214
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