Asked by Ian
Find the positive solution of the equation.
7, x, start superscript, start fraction, 8, divided by, 9, end fraction, end superscript, minus, 21, equals, 40353586
7x
9
8
−21=
40353586
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Interpret the equation as 7·x^(8/9) − 21 = 40353586.
Add 21: 7·x^(8/9) = 40353607.
Divide by 7: x^(8/9) = 40353607/7 = 5764801 = 7^8.
Raise both sides to the 9/8 power: x = (7^8)^(9/8) = 7^9 = 40353607.
So the positive solution is x = 40353607.
Add 21: 7·x^(8/9) = 40353607.
Divide by 7: x^(8/9) = 40353607/7 = 5764801 = 7^8.
Raise both sides to the 9/8 power: x = (7^8)^(9/8) = 7^9 = 40353607.
So the positive solution is x = 40353607.
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