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Cube Roots via Prime Factorization

The document outlines the method for finding cube roots using prime factorization, which involves breaking a number into its prime factors, grouping them in triplets, and calculating the cube root from these groups. It provides examples with step-by-step solutions for cube roots of 64 and 216, along with practice problems for various skill levels. Additionally, it includes real-world applications and tips for verifying answers.

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Cube Roots via Prime Factorization

The document outlines the method for finding cube roots using prime factorization, which involves breaking a number into its prime factors, grouping them in triplets, and calculating the cube root from these groups. It provides examples with step-by-step solutions for cube roots of 64 and 216, along with practice problems for various skill levels. Additionally, it includes real-world applications and tips for verifying answers.

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Finding Cube Roots Using Prime Factorization

Steps:
1. Prime Factorize the Number: Break the number into prime factors.
2. Group Factors in Triplets: Group factors into sets of three.
3. Calculate the Cube Root: Each triplet gives one factor of the cube root.

Examples:
1. Find the Cube Root of 64.
- Prime Factorization: 64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
- Grouping: 64 = (2 × 2 × 2) × (2 × 2 × 2)
- Cube Root: √3 64 = 2 × 2
=4
2. Cube Root of 216
- Prime Factorization: 216 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
- Grouping: 216 = (2 × 2 × 2) × (3 × 3 × 3)
- Cube Root: √3 216 ¿ 2 ×3
¿6

Practice Now
Basic Level
1. Find the cube root of 8 using prime factorization.

2. Find the cube root of 27 using prime factorization.

Intermediate level
1. Find the cube root of 125 using prime factorization.
2. Find the cube root of 512 using prime factorization.

Real-World Application (Advanced)


1. A cube-shaped box has a volume of 729 cubic centimetres. Find the length of each
side of the box using prime factorization.
2. Find √3 2744 by using prime factorization.

Tips: Check answers by cubing them. Practice with different numbers to get
comfortable.

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