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Let x and y be natural numbers. If x divides y, then x3 divides y3. - Mathematics

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Question

Let x and y be natural numbers. If x divides y, then x3 divides y3.

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False

Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

If x divides y, then `y/x` is a natural number.

⇒ `(y/x)^3` is also a natural number.

⇒ `y^3/x^3` is a natural number.

⇒ x3 divides y3.

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Chapter 3: Square-Square Root and Cube-Cube Root - Exercise [Page 92]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 3 Square-Square Root and Cube-Cube Root
Exercise | Q 69. | Page 92

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