Problem

Solve for n -646=-3(65-n)^(3/2)+2

The given problem is an algebraic equation where you are asked to find the value of the variable n. The equation is -646 = -3(65-n)^(3/2) + 2, and it involves an operation with an exponent. Specifically, the term (65-n)^(3/2) suggests that you need to work with a fractional exponent or a radical (in this case, a square root raised to the third power). The equation requires you to isolate and solve for n by performing inverse operations and properly handling the exponent to find the value that makes the equation true.

$- 646 = - 3 \left(\left(\right. 65 - n \left.\right)\right)^{\frac{3}{2}} + 2$

Answer

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Solution:

Step:1

Transform the given equation to $-3(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}} + 2 = -646$.

Step:2

Isolate the terms involving $n$ on one side.

Step:2.1

Subtract 2 from both sides to get $-3(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}} = -648$.

Step:2.2

Combine the constants on the right-hand side, yielding $-3(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}} = -648$.

Step:3

Eliminate the fractional exponent by raising both sides to the power of $\frac{2}{3}$: $((-3(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}}))^{\frac{2}{3}} = (-648)^{\frac{2}{3}}$.

Step:4

Simplify the equation.

Step:4.1

Work on the left side: $((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}((65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}})^{\frac{2}{3}} = (-648)^{\frac{2}{3}}$.

Step:4.1.1

Apply the product rule to $-3(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}}$.

Step:4.1.2

Multiply the exponents in $((65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2}})^{\frac{2}{3}}$.

Step:4.1.2.1

Use the power rule: $((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}(65 - n)^{\frac{3}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3}} = (-648)^{\frac{2}{3}}$.

Step:4.1.2.2

Simplify by canceling out the common factor of 3.

Step:4.1.2.3

Further simplify by canceling out the common factor of 2.

Step:4.1.3

The expression simplifies to $((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}(65 - n) = (-648)^{\frac{2}{3}}$.

Step:4.1.4

Distribute $((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}$ across $65 - n$.

Step:4.1.5

Reorder the terms for clarity.

Step:5

Determine the value of $n$.

Step:5.1

Isolate the term with $n$ by subtracting $65((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}$ from both sides.

Step:5.2

Divide by $-((-3))^{\frac{2}{3}}$ to solve for $n$.

Step:5.2.1

Divide each term to isolate $n$.

Step:5.2.2

Simplify the left side by canceling out the common factor.

Step:5.2.3

Simplify the right side by working through each term.

Step:5.2.3.1

Apply the power of quotient rule and simplify.

Step:5.2.3.2

Add the constants to find the value of $n$: $n = 29$.

Knowledge Notes:

This problem involves several key algebraic concepts:

  1. Isolating Variables: Moving all terms containing the variable of interest to one side of the equation to facilitate solving.

  2. Fractional Exponents: Understanding that $a^{\frac{m}{n}}$ is equivalent to the nth root of $a^m$.

  3. Power Rules: Applying the rule $(a^m)^n = a^{mn}$ and the quotient rule $\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}$.

  4. Distributive Property: Multiplying a single term by each term within a set of parentheses.

  5. Simplifying Expressions: Reducing expressions by combining like terms and canceling common factors.

  6. Negative Numbers: Handling operations with negative numbers, particularly when dividing or multiplying them.

  7. Cube Roots and Square Roots: Recognizing that raising to the power of $\frac{2}{3}$ is equivalent to taking the cube root and then squaring the result.

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