what is the side lengths, in inches, of a cube with a volume of 1 cubic inch?

Answer 1

Here is the formula:

v is volume, a is side length

v=a^3

so, a=v^1/3

we know v is 1 inch^3

a=(1^3)^1/3

the ^3 cancels the ^1/3 in this case, leaving a side length of 1 inch.