MHB Cube Roots: Solve A+B=C Problem Easily

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When solving the equation A^3 + B^3 = 22C^3, it is necessary to cube root both sides, including the 22. The correct transformation is C = ∛((A^3 + B^3)/22), which simplifies to C = (∛(A^3 + B^3))/∛(22). It's important to note that ∛(A^3 + B^3) does not equal A + B. Understanding these cube root properties is crucial for correctly solving the equation.
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This is a simple question. The problem I'm facing is A cube plus B cube = 22 C cube
A cube plus B cube over 22 = C cube
At this junction I like to ask if I want to cuberoots both sides, will the 22 be cube root as well? I'm sorry to bother since I forgot my basics. I don't want solutions to the problem. I only want to know about the cube rooting. Thanks!
 
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Yes, you will have to cube the 22 as well. What you have is

$$\frac{A^3 + B^3}{22} = C^3.$$

If you cube both sides you realize that 22 can't be neglected. :)
 
Fantini said "cube" but I am sure he meant "cube root".

If C^3= \frac{A^3+ B^3}{22}
then C= \sqrt[3]{\frac{A^3+ B^3}{22}}= \frac{\sqrt[3]{A^3+ B^3}}{\sqrt[3]{22}}.

I hope you understand that \sqrt[3]{A^3+ B^3} is NOT the same a A+ B!
 
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