solve for x.

y=x^3

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There are several ways to approach solving for x in the equation y=x^3, but one common method is to take the cube root of both sides:

y^(1/3) = (x^3)^(1/3)
y^(1/3) = x^(3/3)
y^(1/3) = x

Therefore, x = y^(1/3), which means that x is the cube root of y.