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Finally, <math>f(x) = (x-2)^3 - 2 = \sqrt[9]{2} \Rightarrow x = \sqrt[3]{2+\sqrt[9]{2}}</math>. | Finally, <math>f(x) = (x-2)^3 - 2 = \sqrt[9]{2} \Rightarrow x = \sqrt[3]{2+\sqrt[9]{2}}</math>. | ||
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+ | Note that <math>f(x)=(x+2)^3-2</math>. Thus, <math>f^{n}(x)=(x+2)^{3n}-2</math>. In the question, <math>n=3</math>, so we have <math>(x+2)^{27}-2=0</math>. Solving, <math>\boxed{x=-2+\sqrt[27]{2}}</math> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 00:12, 4 August 2020
Contents
Problem
If , solve the equation
Solution
We can write . This means that .
Working backwards, .
Then, .
Finally, .
Solution 2
Note that . Thus, . In the question, , so we have . Solving,
~yofro
See also
2014 UNM-PNM Contest II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 1 |
Followed by Problem 3 | |
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All UNM-PNM Problems and Solutions |