Cube of 5.5

A cube number is a value obtained by raising a number to the power of 3, or by multiplying the number by itself three times. When you cube a positive number, the result is always positive. When you cube a negative number, the result is always negative. This is because cubing a negative number results in a negative number.

The cube of 5.5 can be written as 5.5³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 5.5 × 5.5 × 5.5.

In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as the multiplication method, a formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help kids to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.

1. By Multiplication Method
2. Using a Formula
3. Using a Calculator

The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of two numbers or quantities by combining them through repeated addition. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.

Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number. 5.5³ = 5.5 × 5.5 × 5.5

Step 2: You get 166.375 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 5.5 is 166.375.

The formula (a + b)³ is a binomial formula for finding the cube of a number. The formula is expanded as a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.

Step 1: Split the number 5.5 into two parts, as 5 and 0.5. Let a = 5 and b = 0.5, so a + b = 5.5

Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³

Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 5³ 3a²b = 3 × 5² × 0.5 3ab² = 3 × 5 × 0.5² b³ = 0.5³

Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (5 + 0.5)³ = 5³ + 3 × 5² × 0.5 + 3 × 5 × 0.5² + 0.5³ 5.5³ = 125 + 37.5 + 3.75 + 0.125 5.5³ = 166.375

Step 5: Hence, the cube of 5.5 is 166.375.

To find the cube of 5.5 using a calculator, input the number 5.5 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 5.5 × 5.5 × 5.5. This operation calculates the value of 5.5³, resulting in 166.375. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.

Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.

Step 2: Press 5 followed by .5

Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 5.5³.

Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 5.5 three times manually.

Step 5: The calculator will display 166.375.

• The cube of any even number is always even, while the cube of any odd number is always odd.

• The product of two or more perfect cube numbers is always a perfect cube.

• A perfect cube can always be expressed as the product of three identical groups of equal prime factors.

• Binomial Formula: It is an algebraic expression used to expand the powers of a number, written as (a + b)ⁿ, where ‘n’ is a positive integer raised to the base. The formula is used to find the square and cube of a number.

• Cube of a Number: Multiplying a number by itself three times is called the cube of a number.

• Exponential Form: It is a way of expressing numbers using a base and an exponent (or power), where the exponent value indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, 2³ represents 2 × 2 × 2 equals 8.

• Cube Root: The cube root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives that number.

• Volume of a Cube: The volume of a cube is calculated by cubing the side length, expressed as V = side³.