solve in maxima and ratsimp



Dear Luigi
 Look at the plot  of your f
f:(x^2*(x+3))^(1/3);
plot2d([f], [x,-5,5])$

It can then be interesting to look at
Rf: realpart(f);
If: imagpart(f);

plot2d([Rf,If], [x,-5,5])$

 This can help you to see what is going on. The x=-3 point is a very interesting one. 
 
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