Solve for x.

.006x^3=8889

x = approx 114, but I don't understand how to get that answer. Can anyone help me solve? Thank you!

2 answers

x^3 means "x cubed". If you know that, then find x by taking the cube root, or the 1/3 power.

x^3 = 8889 / .006 = 1481500
1481500^(1/3) = 113.99887
Thank you!