A Radical Equation in Disguise

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  1. nycmathguy

    nycmathguy

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    Solve for x.

    (1 + x)^(1/3) + (1 - x)^(1/3) = 2
     
    nycmathguy, Dec 14, 2021
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    (1 + x)^(1/3) + (1 - x)^(1/3) = 2
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    since we have addition on the left, equation will be true only if x=0
     
    MathLover1, Dec 17, 2021
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    You quickly saw the solution. Cool.

    Check this out:

    Exponential Equation From Moscow
     
    nycmathguy, Dec 17, 2021
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