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5x is equal to 8X raise to power - 1/3​

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Answer:

No solutions.

Explanation:

5x = 8x^-1/3

Divide 8 into both sides.

5/8x = x^-1/3

Divide both sides by x.

5/8 = x^-4/3

Multiply both sides by the exponent -3/4.

5/8^-3/4 = x

1.422624 = x

Plug in 1.422624 for x to check.

It does not work. There are no real solutions.

User Kaveh
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