OpenUp 6th Math 1.17 Practice Problems and Vocab

We use the word (a)   to mean “to the third power.” This is because a cube with side s length has a volume of s x s x s , or s³.

In expressions like and , the 3 and the 2 are called (a)   s. They tell you how many factors to multiply. For example, 5³ = 5 x 5 x 5, and 8² = 8 x 8

We use the word (a)   to mean “to the second power.” This is because a square with side length s has an area of s x s , or s².

What is the volume of this cube? Type the number only.

(a)  

Is 16 a perfect square?

• yes

• no

Is 20 a perfect square?

• yes

• no

Is 25 a perfect square?

• yes

• no

Is 100 a perfect square?

• yes

• no

Is 125 a perfect square?

• yes

• no

Is 144 a perfect square?

• yes

• no