Math Problem Statement

The volume of a Rubik’s cube is 729/27 cubic inches. Find the length of a side of the cube.

Solution

The volume of a cube is given by the formula:

V=s3V = s^3

where ss is the length of a side of the cube.

Step 1: Simplify the volume

The given volume is:

V=72927 cubic inches.V = \frac{729}{27} \text{ cubic inches.}

Simplify the fraction:

72927=27.\frac{729}{27} = 27.

Thus, the volume of the cube is 27 cubic inches.

Step 2: Solve for the side length

We know:

s3=27.s^3 = 27.

Take the cube root of both sides:

s=273.s = \sqrt[3]{27}.

Since 27=3327 = 3^3, we find:

s=3 inches.s = 3 \text{ inches.}

Final Answer:

The length of a side of the cube is 3 inches.


Would you like me to explain this further or expand on related concepts? Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 4 inches?
  2. If the surface area of a cube is 54 square inches, what is the side length of the cube?
  3. How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?
  4. If the volume of a cube is halved, how does the side length change?
  5. What is the side length of a cube with a volume of 64 cubic inches?

Tip:

Remember that the cube root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals the original number.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Cube Roots
Volume of a Cube

Formulas

V = s^3 (Volume of a cube)
s = ∛V (Cube root to find side length)

Theorems

Properties of Cube Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8