Question

How do you solve the equation for w: `(w + 1)^4 = 48`?

Answer 1

`w = -1+-2root(4)(3)`

Explanation:

Given `(w+1)^4 = 48`

`48 = 2^4(root(4)(3))^4 = (2root(4)(3))^4`

`(w+1)^4 = (2root(4)(3))^4`

`w+1 = +-2root(4)(3)`

`w=-1+-2root(4)(3)`