Here we will explain how to simplify the cube root of 256 (∛256). We start by labeling the parts of ∛256 so it is easy to follow along:
∛256 = 1∛256 = c∛r
c = coefficient of the radical
∛ = radical
r = radicand
The cube root of 256 in its simplest form means that you want the radicand to be as small as possible and the coefficient of the radical to be as large as possible.
To simplify the cube root of 256, we first find the greatest perfect cube from the list of factors of 256. The factors of 256 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.
Any number multiplied by itself three times will make a perfect cube. The greatest perfect cube from the list of factors above is 64 (4 times 4 times 4 equals 64).
To find the simplified radicand (r) in the cube root of 256, we divide 256 by 64, which gives us 4.
To find the simplified coefficient of the radical (c) in the cube root of 256, we take the cube root of 64, which gives us 4.
That is how you simplify the cube root of 256. Therefore, the cube root of 256 in its simplest radical form is as follows:
∛256 = 4∛4
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