Can you solve this math problem?
(1/(a^3 - a^(1/3) + 1) + 1/(a^3 + a^(1/3) + 1))^1404

If( 1/(a^3 + 1) + 1/(a^3 - 1) = 2)

To solve the given problem, we need to address both parts of the equation and make some simplifications where possible. Let's start by analyzing the provided condition:

Given:
\[ \frac{1}{a^3 + 1} + \frac{1}{a^3 - 1} = 2 \]

Let's find a common denominator for the fractions on the left-hand side:
\[ \frac{(a^3 - 1) + (a^3 + 1)}{(a^3 + 1)(a^3 - 1)} = 2 \]
\[ \frac{a^3 - 1 + a^3 + 1}{(a^3 + 1)(a^3 - 1)} = 2 \]
\[ \frac{2a^3}{a^6 - 1} = 2 \]

Simplify the equation:
\[ \frac{2a^3}{a^6 - 1} = 2 \]

Multiply both sides by \(a^6 - 1\):
\[ 2a^3 = 2(a^6 - 1) \]
\[ 2a^3 = 2a^6 - 2 \]

Divide both sides by 2:
\[ a^3 = a^6 - 1 \]

Rearrange the equation:
\[ a^6 - a^3 - 1 = 0 \]

Next, consider the original problem:
\[ \left( \frac{1}{a^3 - a^{1/3} + 1} + \frac{1}{a^3 + a^{1/3} + 1} \right)^{1404} \]

We need to relate this to the condition we derived. Notice that the left-hand side of the condition simplifies our analysis significantly.

However, without an exact simplification for the inner terms, we might need to re-evaluate our approach. Given the condition simplifies to a polynomial equation, we can often imply that these terms might have specific values or properties based on \(a\).

If \(a^3 = 1\) (which is a possible solution):
\[ \frac{1}{a^3 + 1} + \frac{1}{a^3 - 1} = \frac{1}{1+1} + \frac{1}{1-1} \]
\[ = \frac{1}{2} + \infty \]
This is not valid for finite values, thus discard it.

If we return to the problem:
Consider substituting specific simple values \(a=1\), leading \(a^3 = 1\).

\[ \frac{1}{1 - 1 + 1} + \frac{1}{1 + 1 + 1} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3} \]
Hence specific valid equalities approach can continue at simplification for unique or standardized situations of 'a'.

**Answer for Specific simplification and General Case leads further simplification or specified solution approach**.

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