To find the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 inches, you need to follow these steps:
1. Identify the formula for the volume of a cube: The volume [tex]\( V \)[/tex] of a cube is given by the formula:
[tex]\[
V = \text{side length}^3
\][/tex]
2. Substitute the side length into the formula: In this case, the side length is 3 inches. Substitute 3 into the formula:
[tex]\[
V = 3^3
\][/tex]
3. Calculate the volume: Raise 3 to the power of 3:
[tex]\[
3^3 = 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 27
\][/tex]
So, the volume of the cube is:
[tex]\[
27 \text{ cubic inches}
\][/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
27 \text{ cubic inches}
\][/tex]
