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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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2장, 문제 79

Solve each equation. (x-3)2/5 = 4

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Start with the given equation: \( (x-3)^{\frac{2}{5}} = 4 \). Our goal is to solve for \(x\).
To eliminate the fractional exponent, raise both sides of the equation to the reciprocal power of \(\frac{2}{5}\), which is \(\frac{5}{2}\). This gives: \(\left((x-3)^{\frac{2}{5}}\right)^{\frac{5}{2}} = 4^{\frac{5}{2}}\).
Simplify the left side using the property of exponents \(\left(a^{m}\right)^{n} = a^{mn}\), so \( (x-3)^{\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{2}} = (x-3)^1 = x-3 \).
Now the equation is \( x - 3 = 4^{\frac{5}{2}} \). Next, express \(4^{\frac{5}{2}}\) as \(\left(4^{\frac{1}{2}}\right)^5\) or \(\left(\sqrt{4}\right)^5\) to simplify the right side.
Finally, solve for \(x\) by adding 3 to both sides: \( x = 3 + 4^{\frac{5}{2}} \). This gives the solution for \(x\).

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