y = x³: Exploring the Sound of Mathematics

Mathematics
Grade 6
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet exploring the cubic function y = x³ in real-world contexts related to music and sound, suitable for Grade 6 students.

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y = x³: Exploring the Sound of Mathematics

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Grade Grade 6
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate y when x = 2 for the function y = x³.
[1 mark]
2.
Plot the point corresponding to x = -3 on the graph of y = x³.
[1 mark]
3.
What is the value of y when x = 0?
[1 mark]
B

Targeted Practice

Answer the following questions to deepen your understanding of y = x³.
1.
Determine the value of y when x = 4.
[1 mark]
2.
Plot the point for x = 1 and y = x³ on the grid.
[1 mark]
3.
Find y when x = -2.
[1 mark]
4.
Calculate y for x = 3.
[1 mark]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve the following problems related to sound and music using the cubic graph y = x³.
1.
A sound wave's intensity is modeled by the cubic function y = x³, where x represents the time in seconds. If at 2 seconds, the intensity is 8 units, what is the intensity at x = -2 seconds? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
2.
A musician adjusts the volume of a sound so that the volume follows y = x³. If the volume at 1 second is 1, what should the volume be at 3 seconds?
[3 marks]
3.
If a sound's loudness increases according to y = x³, how much louder is it at x = 4 seconds compared to x = 1 second?
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced questions to extend your understanding.
1.
Plot the points for x = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 on the graph of y = x³ and describe the symmetry of the graph.
[3 marks]
2.
A sound engineer models the loudness with y = x³, where x is the frequency in kHz. If the loudness at 0.5 kHz is 0.125, what is the loudness at 2 kHz?
[2 marks]
E

Error Analysis

Identify and correct common mistakes in the following problems.
1.
A student calculates y = (-3)³ as 9. Explain the mistake and provide the correct answer.
[2 marks]
2.
A student plots the point (2, 4) on y = x³, claiming it's correct. Is this right? Why or why not?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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