Question

Which value of a makes the following equation true?

(³) = 125
a = 1
No value of a will work.
a=3
a = 2

Answer 1

No value of a will work.

Explanation:

let me explain,

given values of a are1,2,3

checking these values of a ,

(1)³=125

1=125 (not true)

(2)³=125

8=125 (not true)

(3)³=125

27=125 (not true)

the correct value of a which makes this equation true is 5. let me make you clear,

(5)³=125

125=125 (true).