Question

The vault below is in the shape of a cube. If each side is

3y^4 feet, find its volume.

V = s^3

Answer 1

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Answer:

27y^12 cubic feet

Explanation:

Put the given side length into the formula and simplify according to the rules of exponents.

V = (3y^4)^3 = 3^3·y^(4·3) = 27y^12

The volume of the vault is 27y^12 cubic feet.