Trigonometry Examples

Solve for x (x+3)^4-16=0
Step 1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 3
Simplify .
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Step 3.1
Rewrite as .
Step 3.2
Pull terms out from under the radical, assuming positive real numbers.
Step 4
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
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Step 4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 4.2
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 4.2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2.2
Subtract from .
Step 4.3
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 4.4
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 4.4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.4.2
Subtract from .
Step 4.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.