exponential equation HELP

[clippers rock]

I give up this is the problem

(x+3)^4/3=16

 

[skeeter]

I give up this is the problem

why? ... when it is so easy.

(x+3)^4/3 = 16

[(x+3)^4/3]^3/4 = 16^3/4

x+3 = (2⁴)^3/4

x+3 = 2³

x = 5

:wink:

 

[clippers rock]

You genius. So you make the exponent 1. got it got it….thanks a lot