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Cube Root Definition

∛x = y ⟺ y³ = x

The number which, when multiplied by itself three times, equals the original number.

Examples

Perfect Cube: ∛64

4 × 4 × 4 = 64, therefore ∛64 = 4. = 4

Negative Cube: ∛-125

-5 × -5 × -5 = -125, therefore ∛-125 = -5. = -5

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you take a cube root of a negative?

Yes! Because a negative number times itself three times is still negative (e.g., -2 × -2 × -2 = -8), cube roots of negative numbers are always defined and negative.

How is a cube root different from a square root?

A square root asks 'what squared equals x', while a cube root asks 'what cubed equals x'. Also, square roots of negatives are undefined in real numbers, but cube roots are always defined.