Solving for a variable in an equation with exponents.

Published on December 6, 2024

Algebra

Given a^2 - 4 = 0, the possible values for a are 2 and -2. Substituting these values into a^3 - 4, we find that a^3 - 4 can be either 4 or -12.

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Here’s how to solve the problem:
Given , we want to find the value of .
  1. Solve for :



  2. Substitute the values of into :
    • Case 1:
    • Case 2:
Therefore, can be either or .
Final Answer: The final answer is