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Solve for x. x3 =−125

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Answer:

5

Explanation:

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User Rolandf
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Answer:

x = -5 or x = 5 (-1)^(1/3) or x = -5 (-1)^(2/3)

Explanation:

Solve for x:

x^3 = -125

Taking cube roots gives 5 (-1)^(1/3) times the third roots of unity:

Answer: x = -5 or x = 5 (-1)^(1/3) or x = -5 (-1)^(2/3)

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User Rodrigo Queiroz
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