Question

Find the real solution for:

p^3 = 125
A. p = 3
B. p = -3
C. p = 6
D. p = -6
Or none of the above

Answer 1

none of the above

Explanation:

p^3 = 125

Rewrite 125 as 5^3

p^3 = 5^3

Take the cube root of each side

(p^3) ^ (1/3) = ( 5^3) ^ (1/3)

p = 3