Cubes and Cube Roots
This page explains the concept of cubing numbers and finding cube roots.
Definition: To cube a number, we multiply the number by itself twice (or multiply the number by its square).
Example: 4³ = 4 × 4 × 4 = 64
The page provides examples of cubing numbers:
- 10³ = 10 × 10 × 10 = 1000
Practice problems include:
Highlight: Understanding cubes is important for volume calculations and more advanced mathematical concepts.
The page also introduces cube roots as the inverse operation of cubing.
Definition: The cube root of a number is the value that, when cubed, gives the original number.
Example: The cube root of 1000 is 10 because 10³ = 1000.
Practice problems for cube roots include:
Highlight: Cube roots are used in various fields, including engineering and physics, for solving three-dimensional problems.