Math Problem Statement

A cube has a volume of 7290 cm3. Determine the edge length of the cube as a radical in simplest form.

Question 6Select one:

a.

10 93  cm

b.

9 103 cm

c.

9 903 cm

d.

81 103 cm

Solution

To find the edge length of the cube, we need to use the formula for the volume of a cube:

V=s3V = s^3

Where VV is the volume and ss is the edge length of the cube. Given that the volume V=7290cm3V = 7290 \, \text{cm}^3, we can solve for ss:

s3=7290s^3 = 7290

Now, to find ss, we take the cube root of both sides:

s=72903s = \sqrt[3]{7290}

We simplify this expression by factoring 7290 into its prime factors:

7290=2×36×57290 = 2 \times 3^6 \times 5

So,

[ s = \sqrt[3]{2 \times 3^6 \times 5} = 3^2 \times \sqrt[3]{2 \times 5} = 9 \sqrt[3]{10} ]

Thus, the edge length of the cube is:

s=9103cms = 9 \sqrt[3]{10} \, \text{cm}

So the correct answer is option b: 9103cm9 \sqrt[3]{10} \, \text{cm}.


Would you like more details or clarification on any step?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How can you simplify cube roots for other numbers?
  2. What is the relationship between volume and surface area for cubes?
  3. How do you solve for cube roots manually without a calculator?
  4. Can the cube root of a non-perfect cube ever be a whole number?
  5. What is the significance of prime factorization in simplifying cube roots?

Tip: Remember to always break down larger numbers into prime factors when dealing with roots to simplify expressions easily!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Cube Volume
Radicals
Prime Factorization

Formulas

Volume of a cube V = s^3
Cube root simplification

Theorems

Properties of cube roots
Prime factorization simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10