Last updated on June 30th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 1288.
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 multiplying a negative number by itself three times results in a negative number. The cube of 1288 can be written as 1288³, which is the exponential form.
Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 1288 × 1288 × 1288.
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 factor 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.
By Multiplication Method Using a Formula Using a Calculator
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of 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. 1288³ = 1288 × 1288 × 1288
Step 2: Calculate the result. The cube of 1288 is 2,138,402,752.
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 1288 into two parts, as needed. Let a = 1200 and b = 88, so a + b = 1288
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term: a³ = 1200³ 3a²b = 3 × 1200² × 88 3ab² = 3 × 1200 × 88² b³ = 88³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (1200 + 88)³ = 1200³ + 3 × 1200² × 88 + 3 × 1200 × 88² + 88³ 1288³ = 1,728,000,000 + 380,160,000 + 977,664 + 681,472 1288³ = 2,138,402,752
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1288 is 2,138,402,752.
To find the cube of 1288 using a calculator, input the number 1288 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1288 × 1288 × 1288.
This operation calculates the value of 1288³, resulting in 2,138,402,752. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Enter 1, 2, 8, followed by 8.
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1288³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1288 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 2,138,402,752.
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.
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 1288?
The cube of 1288 is 2,138,402,752 and the cube root of 1288 is approximately 10.728.
First, let’s find the cube of 1288. 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 1288³ = 2,138,402,752. Next, we must find the cube root of 1288.
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y, where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get ³√1288 ≈ 10.728. Hence, the cube of 1288 is 2,138,402,752, and the cube root of 1288 is approximately 10.728.
If the side length of the cube is 1288 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 2,138,402,752 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³. Substitute 1288 for the side length: V = 1288³ = 2,138,402,752 cm³.
How much larger is 1288³ than 1200³?
1288³ – 1200³ = 410,402,752.
First, find the cube of 1288, which is 2,138,402,752.
Next, find the cube of 1200, which is 1,728,000,000. Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 2,138,402,752 – 1,728,000,000 = 410,402,752.
Therefore, 1288³ is 410,402,752 larger than 1200³.
If a cube with a side length of 1288 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 88 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1288 cm is 2,138,402,752 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1288 means multiplying 1288 by itself three times: 1288 × 1288 × 1288 = 2,138,402,752.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 2,138,402,752 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1287 using the cube of 1288.
The cube of 1287 is approximately 2,138,402,752.
First, identify the cube of 1288, The cube of 1288 is 1288³ = 2,138,402,752.
Since 1287 is only a tiny bit less than 1288, the cube of 1287 will be almost the same as the cube of 1288.
The cube of 1287 is approximately 2,138,402,752 because the difference between 1287 and 1288 is very small. So, we can approximate the value as 2,138,402,752.
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