SOLUTION: A small cube has a volume of 88 in. cubed. Its side length is 3 in. less than a​ second, larger cube. What is the volume of the larger​ cube?

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Question 1137067: A small cube has a volume of 88 in. cubed. Its side length is 3 in. less than a​ second, larger cube. What is the volume of the larger​ cube?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josmiceli:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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ANSWER.   Volume = %28root%283%2C88%29+%2B+3%29%5E3 = 413.154 cubic inches.


Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +s+ = the length of a side of the smaller cube
+s%5E3+=+88+
+s+=+4.44796+ ( with calculator )
+s+%2B+3+=+7.44796+
+7.44796%5E3+=+413.154+ in3