The problem involves the evaluation of a cubic equation.
In one example complex numbers are used.The solution
emphasizes the value of different solution
paths in problem solving.

SureMath
the math software for 21st century problem solving
was used to solve this problem.

The following solution follows another
of the available solution paths.

Please comment. Comments are appreciated and
contribute very much to developing
the problem solutions.

The problem solution was developed by
Howard C. McAllister
using SureMath.