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Mathematics for Machine Technology

John C. Peterson, Robert D. Smith

Chapter 45

Solution of Equations by the Multiplication, Root, and Power Principles of Equality - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:23

Problem 1

Solve $A-\frac{3}{4}=-2 \frac{1}{8}$ using the addition principle of equality.

Teresa Fuston
Teresa Fuston
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01:25

Problem 2

Solve the equation $4 x-5 x+7 x=54$ for the unknown value $x$.

Emily Himsel
Emily Himsel
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03:06

Problem 3

Write 0.0000275 in scientific notation.

Ruby P
Ruby P
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00:30

Problem 4

Use the proper order of operations to solve $\left|3^2+\sqrt[3]{-125}-5(-2)^5\right|$.

Maria Konopke
Maria Konopke
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Problem 5

Read the setting in Figure 45-7 of the metric micrometer scale graduated in $0.01 \mathrm{~mm}$.

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Problem 6

Read the customary height gage measurement for this setting in Figure 45-8.

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01:47

Problem 7

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{P}{5}=6$

Melissa Lupinacci
Melissa Lupinacci
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00:39

Problem 8

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{M}{12}=5$

Heather Zimmers
Heather Zimmers
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01:23

Problem 9

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$D \div 9=7$

Joseph Lentino
Joseph Lentino
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00:51

Problem 10

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$3=L \div 8$

Sherrie Fenner
Sherrie Fenner
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01:32

Problem 11

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$3=W \div 9$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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00:39

Problem 12

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{N}{12}=-2$

Melissa Stefan
Melissa Stefan
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01:06

Problem 13

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{C}{14}=0$

Melissa Stefan
Melissa Stefan
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01:59

Problem 14

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{x}{-10}=9$

Elicia Davenport
Elicia Davenport
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01:12

Problem 15

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{F}{4.3}=5$

Cory Kuzinski
Cory Kuzinski
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00:53

Problem 16

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{A}{-0.5}=24$

Raushan Kumar
Raushan Kumar
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00:15

Problem 17

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$5 \div(7.8)=3$

Robert Leedy
Robert Leedy
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01:35

Problem 18

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$x \div(-0.3)=16$

Anas Venkitta
Anas Venkitta
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00:40

Problem 19

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$-20=\frac{y}{0.3}$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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01:31

Problem 20

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{T}{-1.8}=2.4$

Casey Evans
Casey Evans
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00:46

Problem 21

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$0=H \div(-3.8)$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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01:00

Problem 22

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$M \div 9.5=-12$

Palitha Reddy
Palitha Reddy
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00:35

Problem 23

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$1.04=\frac{H}{0.06}$

Patrick Burns
Patrick Burns
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04:52

Problem 24

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{B}{\frac{1}{2}}=7$

Catt Huth
Catt Huth
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00:21

Problem 25

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$V \div 1 \frac{1}{4}=3$

Heather Zimmers
Heather Zimmers
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Problem 26

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{x}{\frac{3}{8}}=-\frac{1}{4}$

Trinity Steen
Trinity Steen
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00:43

Problem 27

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$D \div\left(-\frac{1}{16}\right)=-32$

Ashley Volpe
Ashley Volpe
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00:38

Problem 28

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$4=y \div\left(-\frac{7}{8}\right)$

Jonathan Zhang
Jonathan Zhang
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02:05

Problem 29

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{1}{2}=\frac{T}{1 \frac{1}{2}}$

Cory Kuzinski
Cory Kuzinski
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00:46

Problem 30

Solve each of the following equations using the multiplication principle of equality. Check each answer.
$H \div(-2)=7 \frac{9}{16}$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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Problem 31

All dimensions are in millimeters.
Find $x$. $\qquad$ $x=$ $\qquad$

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01:00

Problem 32

Find $x$. $\qquad$ $x=$ $\qquad$

Sarah Lewites
Sarah Lewites
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Problem 33

A 10 -inch sine plate is tilted at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ as shown. The gage block height divided by 10 equals 0.70711 inch. Compute the height of the gage blocks. All dimensions are in inches.

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01:44

Problem 34

The width of a rectangular sheet of metal shown is equal to the area of the sheet divided by its length. Compute the area of a sheet that is $3 \frac{1}{4}$ feet wide and $5 \frac{1}{2}$ feet long.

Lucas Finney
Lucas Finney
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Problem 35

The depth of an American Standard thread shown divided by 0.6495 is equal to the pitch. Compute the depth of a thread with a 0.0500 -inch pitch. All dimensions are in inches. Round the answer to 3 decimal places.

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04:04

Problem 36

In mechanical energy applications, force $(F)$ in pounds equals work $(W)$ in foot-pounds divided by distance $(D)$ in feet, $F=\frac{W}{D}$. Determine $W$ when $F=150.0$ pounds and $D=7.500$ feet.

Shaza Hammoud
Shaza Hammoud
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00:47

Problem 37

The diameter $(D)$ of a circle equals the circle circumference $(C)$ divided by $3.1416, D=\frac{C}{3.1416}$. Determine $C$ when $D=52.14$ millimeters. Round the answer to 1 decimal place.

Nicole Smina
Nicole Smina
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Problem 38

The pitch $(P)$ of a spur gear equals the number of gear teeth $(N)$ divided by the pitch diameter $(D), P=\frac{N}{D}$. Determine $N$ when $P=5$ teeth per inch and $D=5.6000$ inches.

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00:15

Problem 39

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$S^2=16$

Jake Zanazzi
Jake Zanazzi
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00:59

Problem 40

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$P^2=81$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
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00:56

Problem 41

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$81=M^2$

Grace Muhihu
Grace Muhihu
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00:42

Problem 42

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$49=B^2$

Ashley High
Ashley High
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00:55

Problem 43

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$D^3=64$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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02:14

Problem 44

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$x^3=-64$

Erika Bustos
Erika Bustos
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01:01

Problem 45

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$144=F^2$

Julie Silva
Julie Silva
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01:03

Problem 46

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-64=y^3$

Julie Silva
Julie Silva
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01:11

Problem 47

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$10,000=L^2$

Matt Gibson
Matt Gibson
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01:59

Problem 48

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-125=x^3$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
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01:30

Problem 49

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\frac{9}{25}=W^2$

Teresa Liang
Teresa Liang
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01:56

Problem 50

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$C^2=\frac{1}{16}$

Christine Anacker
Christine Anacker
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00:31

Problem 51

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$P^2=\frac{16}{49}$

Teresa Liang
Teresa Liang
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03:43

Problem 52

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$M^3=\frac{1}{64}$

Andrija Isakov
Andrija Isakov
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00:20

Problem 53

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-\frac{1}{8}=y^3$

Lily An
Lily An
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00:55

Problem 54

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$D^3=\frac{64}{27}$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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00:34

Problem 55

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$E^2=0.04$

K B
K B
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01:06

Problem 56

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.64=H^2$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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01:30

Problem 57

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$W^2=2.753$

Teresa Liang
Teresa Liang
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01:39

Problem 58

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.0017=R^2$

Cory Kuzinski
Cory Kuzinski
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03:42

Problem 59

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$N^3=0.123$

Eva R
Eva R
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01:10

Problem 60

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-0.123=x^3$

Julie Silva
Julie Silva
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00:38

Problem 61

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$7.843=F^4$

Lily An
Lily An
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01:05

Problem 62

Solve each of the following equations using the root principle of equality. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$T^2=7.056$

Carson Merrill
Carson Merrill
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01:14

Problem 63

The area of a square equals the length of a side squared, $A=s^2$. For each area of a square given, compute the length of a side. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
a. 36 square inches
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
b. $\frac{25}{64}$ square foot
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
c. 1.44 square meters
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
d. 64.700 square meters
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
e. 0.049 square foot
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$

Erika Bustos
Erika Bustos
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01:47

Problem 64

The volume of a cube equals the length of a side cubed, $V=s^3$. For each volume of a cube given, compute the length of a side. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
a. 125 cubic inches
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
b. $\frac{27}{216}$ cubic foot
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
c. 0.642 cubic meter
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
d. 92.76 cubic millimeters
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$
e. 0.026 cubic foot
$$
s=
$$
$\qquad$

Erika Bustos
Erika Bustos
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00:39

Problem 65

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt{C}=6$

Ernest Castorena
Ernest Castorena
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00:56

Problem 66

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt{T}=12$

Linh Vu
Linh Vu
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00:30

Problem 67

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt{P}=1.2$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
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00:56

Problem 68

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.8=\sqrt{M}$

Grace Muhihu
Grace Muhihu
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01:15

Problem 69

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.82=\sqrt{F}$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
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01:37

Problem 70

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[3]{V}=3$

Luke P
Luke P
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01:06

Problem 71

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[3]{H}=1.7$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
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00:29

Problem 72

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[3]{x}=-4$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
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01:04

Problem 73

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt{A}=0$

Breanna Ollech
Breanna Ollech
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01:29

Problem 74

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[5]{N}=1$

Eva R
Eva R
Numerade Educator
00:15

Problem 75

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-2=\sqrt[5]{y}$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
Numerade Educator
00:55

Problem 76

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.3=\sqrt[4]{D}$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
Numerade Educator
01:10

Problem 77

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[3]{x}=-0.6$

Julie Silva
Julie Silva
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00:30

Problem 78

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[4]{P}=0.1$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
Numerade Educator
02:22

Problem 79

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.1=\sqrt[3]{B}$

Lily An
Lily An
Numerade Educator
03:01

Problem 80

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\frac{1}{4}=\sqrt{A}$

Teresa Liang
Teresa Liang
Numerade Educator
01:16

Problem 81

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[4]{F}=\frac{1}{4}$

Anas Venkitta
Anas Venkitta
Numerade Educator
00:15

Problem 82

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$-\frac{3}{5}=\sqrt[3]{y}$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
Numerade Educator
01:11

Problem 83

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\frac{5}{8}=\sqrt{H}$

Brandon Fox
Brandon Fox
Numerade Educator
00:30

Problem 84

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt{P}=1.256$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
Numerade Educator
02:22

Problem 85

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[3]{B}=2.868$

Lily An
Lily An
Numerade Educator
02:15

Problem 86

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$\sqrt[5]{x}=-1.090$

Priyanka Sadarangani
Priyanka Sadarangani
Numerade Educator
04:35

Problem 87

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.7832=\sqrt[3]{y}$

Eva R
Eva R
Numerade Educator
01:01

Problem 88

Solve each of the following equations using the power principle of equality. Check all answers. Round the answers to 3 decimal places where necessary.
$0.364=\sqrt[3]{y}$

Narayan Hari
Narayan Hari
Numerade Educator
00:38

Problem 89

The length of a side of a square equals the square root of the area, $s=\sqrt{A}$. For each side of a square given, compute the area.
a. $3.4^{\prime \prime}$
b. $0.75^{\prime}$
c. $0.652 \mathrm{~m}$
d. $2.162 \mathrm{~mm}$
e. $1.290^{\prime \prime}$
$\begin{aligned} & A= \\ & A= \\ & A= \\ & A= \\ & A=\end{aligned}$

Christine Girgus
Christine Girgus
Numerade Educator
01:47

Problem 90

The length of a side of a cube equals the cube root of the volume, $s=\sqrt[3]{V}$. For each side of a cube given, compute the volume. Round the answers to 2 decimal places where necessary.
a. $3.300^{\prime \prime}$
b. $0.900^{\prime}$
c. $0.62 \mathrm{~m}$
d. $4.073 \mathrm{~mm}$
e. $1.281^{\prime \prime}$
$\begin{aligned} & V= \\ & V= \\ & V= \\ & V= \\ & V=\end{aligned}$

Erika Bustos
Erika Bustos
Numerade Educator
01:22

Problem 91

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$L^3=-125$

Dheeraj
Dheeraj
Numerade Educator
03:04

Problem 92

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$T^5=0$

Malisa Brill
Malisa Brill
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01:01

Problem 93

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{E}{-2}=-18$

Chinmai Managoli
Chinmai Managoli
Numerade Educator
01:22

Problem 94

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$13=y \div(-5)$

Aryan Malesha
Aryan Malesha
Numerade Educator
00:53

Problem 95

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$-0.1=\sqrt[3]{y}$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
Numerade Educator
00:21

Problem 96

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\sqrt[4]{M}=3$

Lily An
Lily An
Numerade Educator
00:50

Problem 97

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{y}{-0.1}=-0.01$

Tani Iqbal
Tani Iqbal
Numerade Educator
00:38

Problem 98

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{R}{12.6}=0.002$

Tiffany Tran
Tiffany Tran
Numerade Educator
00:16

Problem 99

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\sqrt{R}=\frac{3}{8}$

Trinity Steen
Trinity Steen
Numerade Educator
01:37

Problem 100

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\sqrt[3]{V}=\frac{2}{3}$

Luke P
Luke P
Numerade Educator
01:07

Problem 101

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$G^3=\frac{64}{125}$

Mitchell Cutler
Mitchell Cutler
Numerade Educator
00:46

Problem 102

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$x^3=\frac{-64}{125}$

Dale Sanford
Dale Sanford
Numerade Educator
00:29

Problem 103

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\sqrt[3]{x}=-2.9631$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
Numerade Educator
02:15

Problem 104

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\sqrt[5]{x}=0.797$

Priyanka Sadarangani
Priyanka Sadarangani
Numerade Educator
00:53

Problem 105

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$y^3=0.0393$

Victor Salazar
Victor Salazar
Numerade Educator
00:15

Problem 106

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$-2.127=y^5$

Amy Jiang
Amy Jiang
Numerade Educator
00:24

Problem 107

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$\frac{M}{0.009}=100$

Ashley Volpe
Ashley Volpe
Numerade Educator
00:22

Problem 108

Solve each of the following equations using either the multiplication, root, or power principle of equality. Check each answer.
$x \div 6.004=-0.2125$

Trinity Steen
Trinity Steen
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