Question

I need help solving 3x^3= -24

Answer 1

like first step divide both sides by 3

Answer 2

I tried dividing x^3 on both sides, but that didnt make sense

Answer 3

you divide the notation by 3 too,

Answer 4

thats the problem

Answer 5

so now I have x^3=-8, but how do i get rid of exponent?

Answer 6

will be

3x^3 -24
----- = -----
3 3

Answer 7

so u have x=-8

Answer 8

cuz u divide ^3 by 3 too
so uhave x=-8

Answer 9

careful alphadog. "so u have x=-8" is incorrect

Answer 10

ooohhhh sorry

Answer 11

iget it

Answer 12

you cannot divide the exponent by 3

Answer 13

you must take both sides to the ^(1/3) power

Answer 14

i didnt think so, only the 3's cancel each other out on both sides, correct?

Answer 15

this makes it x^1 and = -2

Answer 16

yeah thx, i learnd tht lst yr in algebra, chme thxfor the refresher

Answer 17

yup

Answer 18

thank you all, this is a refresher for me as well, havent had to do algebra in years and having problems with my homework