Question

(x-2)^5/2=243

Answer 1

\[\frac{(x-2)^5}{2}=243\]

Answer 2

Adjust the equation as to rid yourself of the denominator.

Answer 3

\[(x-2)^{2/5}=243 \]

Answer 4

oops i meant 5/2 not 2/5

Answer 5

Oh... for future reference, that would be (x-2)^(5/2)=243

Answer 6

i am trying to figure out how to put this in my calculator

Answer 7

Let me know if you understand this transformation\[(x-2)^{5/2}=243\]\[(x-2)^1=243^{2/5}\]

Answer 8

yes i understand. how do i put the second half into a calulator

Answer 9

\[x=243^{5/2}+2\]So in your calculator, take 243^(2.5)+2

Answer 10

my calculator doesnt have the ^ sign. is there another?

Answer 11

i have to use the fx260 calculator for my class

Answer 12

There may be a \[x^y\] or some other type of button. What model calculator do you have

Answer 13

I got it! thank you