Question

1. write the number of unit cubes in each large cube as a power. a) b)

Explanation:

Part (a)

Step1: Determine side length

The large cube has 3 units along each edge (rows, columns, layers).

Step2: Calculate unit cubes

Number of unit cubes = side length \(^3\), so \(3^3\).

Step1: Determine side length

The large cube has 2 units along each edge.

Step2: Calculate unit cubes

Number of unit cubes = side length \(^3\), so \(2^3\).

Answer:

\(3^3\)

Part (b)