Last updated on May 26th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is useful when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about cubes of 489.
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 a negative number by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 489 can be written as 489³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 489 × 489 × 489.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These methods will help kids to cube numbers faster and more easily without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
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. 489³ = 489 × 489 × 489
Step 2: You get 116,059,869 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 489 is 116,059,869.
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 489 into two parts as 400 and 89. Let a = 400 and b = 89, so a + b = 489
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 400³ 3a²b = 3 × 400² × 89 3ab² = 3 × 400 × 89² b³ = 89³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(400 + 89)³ = 400³ + 3 × 400² × 89 + 3 × 400 × 89² + 89³
489³ = 64,000,000 + 42,720,000 + 9,501,600 + 704,169
489³ = 116,059,869
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 489 is 116,059,869.
To find the cube of 489 using a calculator, input the number 489 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 489 × 489 × 489. This operation calculates the value of 489³, resulting in 116,059,869. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 4 followed by 8 and 9
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 489³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 489 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 116,059,869.
There are some typical errors that kids might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that kids might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 489?
The cube of 489 is 116,059,869, and the cube root of 489 is approximately 7.887.
First, let’s find the cube of 489.
We know that the cube of a number, such that x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 489³ = 116,059,869
Next, we must find the cube root of 489 We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ∛x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ∛489 ≈ 7.887
Hence, the cube of 489 is 116,059,869, and the cube root of 489 is approximately 7.887.
If the side length of the cube is 489 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 116,059,869 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 489 for the side length: V = 489³ = 116,059,869 cm³.
How much larger is 489³ than 400³?
489³ – 400³ = 52,059,869.
First, find the cube of 489³, that is 116,059,869
Next, find the cube of 400³, which is 64,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
116,059,869 – 64,000,000 = 52,059,869
Therefore, 489³ is 52,059,869 larger than 400³.
If a cube with a side length of 489 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 89 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 489 cm is 116,059,869 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 489 means multiplying 489 by itself three times: 489 × 489 = 239,121, and then 239,121 × 489 = 116,059,869.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 116,059,869 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 488 using the cube of 489.
The cube of 488 is approximately 115,501,952.
First, identify the cube of 489, The cube of 489 is 489³ = 116,059,869.
Since 488 is only slightly less than 489, the cube of 488 will be slightly less than the cube of 489.
Use the approximation: 488³ ≈ 116,059,869 - (3 × 488² × 1)
The cube of 488 is approximately 115,501,952, considering the small difference.
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