Mathematics · Grades 8–10
Cube roots
Negative numbers have negative real cube roots.
The key idea
Negative numbers have negative real cube roots.
∛(a³) = a
Worked examples
∛(125) = ?
(5)³ = 125
5
∛(-2197) = ?
(-13)³ = -2197
-13
Try it yourself
∛(-9261) = ?
∛(9261) = ?
Check your understanding
Answers and marking notes
- -21
(-21)³ = -9261
- 21
(21)³ = 9261
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