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Use the x-intercept method to find all real solutions of the equation -9^3-72^2-96x+36=3x^3+x^2-3x+8

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Answer:

x ≈ 0.290640965127

Explanation:

y subtracting the right side of the equation, we get a function that is zero at a real solution for x. The only x-intercept is at approximately 0.290640965127.

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The graph shows the x-intercept to be 0.2906. The value above was obtained by Newton's method iteration. The roots of this cubic will all be irrational.

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