Learn How to Take the Cube Root of a Negative Decimal, Cube Root(-0.008)

The video tutorial explains how to handle cube roots, especially when dealing with decimals and negative numbers. It starts by discussing the cube root of 8 and extends to negative numbers, explaining how cube roots of negative numbers can be simplified. The tutorial also covers decimal multiplication, showing how to multiply decimals and understand the results. Finally, it demonstrates how to simplify cube roots when the radicand is a decimal, emphasizing the use of calculators for accuracy.

What is the cube root of 8?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

How do you simplify the cube root of a negative number?

• By ignoring the negative sign

• By using the odd root

• By taking the even root

• By converting it to a positive number

What is the result of multiplying 0.2 by 0.2?

• 0.4

• 0.02

• 0.04

• 0.2

What is the cube root of -0.2?

• -0.04

• 0.2

• 0.04

• -0.2

When multiplying decimals, what happens to the decimal places?

• They stay the same

• They move to the right

• They disappear

• They move to the left