If y is a positive integer, for how many different values of y is [tex]\sqrt[3]{144\y}[/tex]a whole number?

Answer:
2
Explanation:
I'll explain later, it has to do with prime factors, and perfect cubes.
The two values of y that work are 18, and 144.
³√(144/18) = ³√(8) = 2 [whole number]
³√(144/144) = ³√(1) = 1 [whole number]