Direct cube-root relationship

Direct cube-root relationship

Secondary 2
6 marks
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It is given that \(y\) is directly proportional to \(\sqrt[3]{x}\), and \(y=2\) when \(x=8\).

  1. Express \(y\) in terms of \(x\).[2]
  2. Hence find
    1. \(y\) when \(x=-125\), and[2]
    2. \(x\) when \(y=4\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(y=\sqrt[3]{x}\) (b)(i) \(y=-5\) (ii) \(x=64\).

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