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The value of \(\frac{\sqrt[3]{-2744} \times \sqrt[3]{-216}}{\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}}\) is:

The correct answer is 189

Solving Expressions with Cube Roots

The question asks us to find the value of a mathematical expression involving cube roots. The expression is:

\(\frac{\sqrt[3]{-2744} \times \sqrt[3]{-216}}{\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}}\)

To solve this, we need to evaluate each cube root separately and then perform the indicated multiplication and division.

Step-by-Step Calculation of Cube Roots

Let's calculate each part of the expression:

  1. Calculate the first cube root in the numerator: \(\sqrt[3]{-2744}\)
    The cube root of a negative number is negative. We need to find a number \(x\) such that \(x^3 = -2744\). This means we need to find a number \(y\) such that \(y^3 = 2744\), and then the result will be \(-y\).
    We can test small integer cubes or use prime factorization.
    Let's find the cube root of 2744.
    \(10^3 = 1000\)
    \(20^3 = 8000\)
    The number is between 10 and 20. The last digit of 2744 is 4. A number whose cube ends in 4 must end in 4 (since \(4^3 = 64\)). Let's try 14.
    \(14^3 = 14 \times 14 \times 14 = 196 \times 14\)
    \(196 \times 14 = 196 \times (10 + 4) = 196 \times 10 + 196 \times 4 = 1960 + 784 = 2744\)
    So, \(\sqrt[3]{2744} = 14\).
    Therefore, \(\sqrt[3]{-2744} = -14\).
  2. Calculate the second cube root in the numerator: \(\sqrt[3]{-216}\)
    Again, the cube root of a negative number is negative. We need a number \(x\) such that \(x^3 = -216\). Find \(y\) such that \(y^3 = 216\).
    \(5^3 = 125\)
    \(6^3 = 216\)
    So, \(\sqrt[3]{216} = 6\).
    Therefore, \(\sqrt[3]{-216} = -6\).
  3. Calculate the cube root in the denominator: \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}\)
    The cube root of a fraction is the cube root of the numerator divided by the cube root of the denominator: \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{a}}{\sqrt[3]{b}}\).
    So, \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{64}}{\sqrt[3]{729}}\).
    Calculate the numerator: \(\sqrt[3]{64}\). We know \(4^3 = 64\), so \(\sqrt[3]{64} = 4\).
    Calculate the denominator: \(\sqrt[3]{729}\). We know \(9^3 = 729\), so \(\sqrt[3]{729} = 9\).
    Therefore, \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}} = \frac{4}{9}\).

Combining the Results

Now substitute the calculated values back into the original expression:

\(\frac{\sqrt[3]{-2744} \times \sqrt[3]{-216}}{\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}} = \frac{(-14) \times (-6)}{\frac{4}{9}}\)

First, calculate the numerator:

\((-14) \times (-6)\)
Multiplying two negative numbers gives a positive result.
\(14 \times 6 = 84\)
So, \((-14) \times (-6) = 84\).

Now, perform the division:

\(\frac{84}{\frac{4}{9}}\)

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

\(\frac{84}{\frac{4}{9}} = 84 \times \frac{9}{4}\)

We can simplify by dividing 84 by 4:

\(84 \div 4 = 21\)

So the expression becomes:

\(21 \times 9\)

\(21 \times 9 = 189\)

Thus, the value of the expression is 189.

Final Answer Verification

Let's quickly review the steps and calculations:

  • \(\sqrt[3]{-2744} = -14\)
  • \(\sqrt[3]{-216} = -6\)
  • \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}} = \frac{4}{9}\)
  • Numerator product: \((-14) \times (-6) = 84\)
  • Expression value: \(\frac{84}{\frac{4}{9}} = 84 \times \frac{9}{4} = 21 \times 9 = 189\)

The calculated value is 189, which corresponds to one of the given options.

Part of Expression Calculation Result
\(\sqrt[3]{-2744}\) Cube root of -2744 -14
\(\sqrt[3]{-216}\) Cube root of -216 -6
\(\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}\) Cube root of 64/729 4/9
Numerator \((-14) \times (-6)\) 84
Final Value \(\frac{84}{4/9} = 84 \times \frac{9}{4}\) 189

Revision Table: Understanding Cube Roots

Concept Description Example
Cube Root The number that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number. Symbol: \(\sqrt[3]{\phantom{x}}\) \(\sqrt[3]{8} = 2\) because \(2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8\)
Cube Root of Negative Number The cube root of a negative number is always a real negative number. \(\sqrt[3]{-8} = -2\) because \((-2) \times (-2) \times (-2) = -8\)
Cube Root of Fraction \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{a}}{\sqrt[3]{b}}\) (where \(b \neq 0\)) \(\sqrt[3]{\frac{1}{27}} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{1}}{\sqrt[3]{27}} = \frac{1}{3}\)
Multiplication of Signed Numbers Negative \(\times\) Negative = Positive
Negative \(\times\) Positive = Negative
\((-5) \times (-3) = 15\)
\((-5) \times 3 = -15\)
Dividing by a Fraction Multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor. \(\frac{a}{b/c} = a \times \frac{c}{b}\) \(\frac{10}{1/2} = 10 \times 2 = 20\)

Additional Information on Cube Root Calculations

Finding the cube root of larger numbers often involves recognizing perfect cubes or using prime factorization. For instance, to find \(\sqrt[3]{2744}\):

Prime factorization of 2744:

  • \(2744 \div 2 = 1372\)
  • \(1372 \div 2 = 686\)
  • \(686 \div 2 = 343\)
  • \(343 \div 7 = 49\)
  • \(49 \div 7 = 7\)
  • \(7 \div 7 = 1\)

So, \(2744 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 7 \times 7 \times 7 = 2^3 \times 7^3\).
\(\sqrt[3]{2744} = \sqrt[3]{2^3 \times 7^3} = \sqrt[3]{(2 \times 7)^3} = 2 \times 7 = 14\).

Similarly, for 729:

Prime factorization of 729:

  • \(729 \div 3 = 243\)
  • \(243 \div 3 = 81\)
  • \(81 \div 3 = 27\)
  • \(27 \div 3 = 9\)
  • \(9 \div 3 = 3\)
  • \(3 \div 3 = 1\)

So, \(729 = 3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 3^6 = (3^2)^3 = 9^3\).
\(\sqrt[3]{729} = \sqrt[3]{9^3} = 9\).

This confirms the cube root calculations used in the solution.

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