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Algebra 2

Course: Algebra 2 > Unit 10

Lesson 6: Solving equations by graphing
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Algebra 2
Equations
Solving equations by graphing
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Solving equations graphically: graphing calculator

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Problem

We want to solve the following equation.
cube root of, x, end cube root, equals, vertical bar, x, minus, 2, vertical bar, minus, 1
One of the solutions is x, approximately equals, 0, point, 3.
Find the other solution.
Hint: Use a graphing calculator.
Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
x, approximately equals
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
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