quick algebra

[maeveoneill]

6r^5-2000=0

how do you solve for r when it has a power such as 5?

 

[tkhunny]

6r^5-2000=0

how do you solve for r when it has a power such as 5?

Why is '5' different from other exponents?

6*r⁵ - 2000 = 0

Remove common factors.
Divide by 2.

3*r⁵ - 1000 = 0

3*r⁵ = 1000

r⁵ = 1000/3

r = (1000/3)^1/5