Question
Solve the equation
a1=−243,a2=243
Alternative Form
a1≈−2.632148,a2≈2.632148
Evaluate
a4=48
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±448
Simplify the expression
More Steps

Evaluate
448
Write the expression as a product where the root of one of the factors can be evaluated
416×3
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 2
424×3
The root of a product is equal to the product of the roots of each factor
424×43
Reduce the index of the radical and exponent with 4
243
a=±243
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a=243a=−243
Solution
a1=−243,a2=243
Alternative Form
a1≈−2.632148,a2≈2.632148
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