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47. Consider the equation x^2/3 =19

Solve the equation, rounding your solutions to two decimal places.

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(Make a shortcut so the problem appears easier.)
Shortcut: x^2/3 = x^1/3 = y^2
(Substitute shortcut in the x^2/3 spot.)

x^2/3 = 19
y^2 = 19
Translate back through the shortcut
x^1/3 = 19
To get x by itself, you would cube it
(x^1/3)^3 = (19)^3
x = 6859

Answer:
x = 6,859
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