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Remembers since the number is negative to think about what number multiplied by 12 three times

Remembers since the number is negative to think about what number multiplied by 12 three-example-1
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Given:

The number is negative to think about what number multiplied by 3 times give a -125.

Required:

To find the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.


\begin{gathered} x* x* x=-125 \\ \\ x^3=-125 \\ \\ x=\sqrt[3]{-125} \\ \\ x=(-5) \end{gathered}

Final Answer:

The number is -5.

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