since 125 = 5^3,
1/3^-3 = 3^3
5^3 = x^3/(3^3)
5^3 = (x/3)^3
now take cube roots:
5 = x/3
x = 15
solve 125=(x^3)/ 1/3 ^-3
a. 7
b. 14
c. 15
d. 9
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thankyou, thanks for showing work too. it helps me a lot too understand it.