Understanding Cube Numbers and Factoring

The video tutorial explains how to identify and work with cube numbers, focusing on the difference of cubes. It guides students through determining if numbers are cubes, solving for variables using cube roots, and applying these concepts to solve equations. Practical examples are provided to reinforce understanding, and students are tasked with using these methods for homework problems.

What is the initial problem statement discussed in the video?

• x plus 3

• x minus 3

• x times 3

• x divided by 3

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the cube of 64?

• 64

• 32

• 16

• 4

What is the cube root of x cubed?

• x

• x squared

• x to the power of four

• x cubed

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

Which number, when multiplied by itself three times, equals 64?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the value of 'a' in the context of the problem?

• 4

• x

• 64

• x cubed

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the value of 'b' in the context of the problem?

• 64

• x

• x cubed

• 4

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

What is the expression for the difference of cubes in this problem?

• x plus 4

• x divided by 4

• x times 4

• x minus 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

What is the simplified form of x squared plus 4x plus 16?

• x squared plus 16

• x squared plus 4x plus 16

• x squared plus 8x plus 16

• x squared plus 4x plus 8

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

What is the final instruction given for the homework problems?

• Solve using addition of cubes

• Multiply using the sum of cubes

• Factor using the difference of two squares

• Divide using the difference of cubes

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the purpose of finding the cube root in this context?

• To find the value of a and b

• To determine the value of x

• To simplify the expression

• To solve for x squared

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2