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On a math test, Erica writes 333 1 3 as the solution to the equation m3=1,000. Find the correct solution. What error did Erica likely make in solving the equation? 

 Dec 12, 2014

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If the problem was:                            m³ =  1000

Find the cube root of both sides:   (m³)1/3  =  (1000)1/3

    --->                                               m  =  10 

Erica most likely divided by three instead of finding the cube root.

 Dec 12, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

If the problem was:                            m³ =  1000

Find the cube root of both sides:   (m³)1/3  =  (1000)1/3

    --->                                               m  =  10 

Erica most likely divided by three instead of finding the cube root.

geno3141 Dec 12, 2014

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