Complete brainfart (very simple Good Answer)

x^3/2 = 8

That's really sad, but I can't remember how to do that. It's for a Related Rates problem, but for the life of me I can't remember what needs to be done...

Question

Complete brainfart (very simple Good Answer)

x^3/2 = 8

That's really sad, but I can't remember how to do that.  It's for a Related Rates problem, but for the life of me I can't remember what needs to be done...

anonymous · Answer

$$x^{3/2}$$ ... yeah, I'm really pathetic, but I need a quick answer if at all possible.  The saddest part?  I'm taking Calculus at this time and have a solid B in the class *lol*.

anonymous · Answer

$$x=8^{\frac{2}{3}}$$

anonymous · Answer

Ah ok so the exponent gets flipped when carried over, right?

anonymous · Answer

right

anonymous · Answer

Thanks mate!  Appreciate it a lot...scratching my brain for 5 minutes on that, lol.