Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 10 - Radical Functions and Equations - 10.3 - Solving Radical Equations - Exercises - Page 565: 44

Answer

The solution is $j=1$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow \sqrt[3]{7j-2}=\sqrt[3]{j+4}$ Cube each side of the equation. $\Rightarrow (\sqrt[3]{7j-2})^3=(\sqrt[3]{j+4})^3$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 7j-2=j+4$ Add $2-j$ to each side. $\Rightarrow 7j-2+2-j=j+4+2-j$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 6j=6$ Divide each side by $6$. $\Rightarrow j=1$ Check $j=1$. $\Rightarrow \sqrt[3]{7j-2}=\sqrt[3]{j+4}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt[3]{7(1)-2}=\sqrt[3]{1+4}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt[3]{7-2}=\sqrt[3]{1+4}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt[3]{5}=\sqrt[3]{5}$ True. Hence, the solution is $j=1$.
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