Answer:
a = 8 cm
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtraction Property of Equality
Geometry
Volume of a Cube Formula: V = a³
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify variables
V = 512 cm³
Step 2: Find a
- Substitute in variables [Volume of a Cube Formula]: 512 cm³ = a³
- [Equality Property] Cube root both sides: 8 cm = a
- Rewrite: a = 8 cm