Sum and Difference of Cubes

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What is the first step when factoring an expression?

Back

Look for the GCF (Greatest Common Factor).

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What is the formula for the sum of cubes?

Back

a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² - ab + b²).

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What is the formula for the difference of cubes?

Back

a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²).

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Can the expression 3x³ + 24 be factored as a sum of cubes?

Back

Yes, getting GCF first.

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Fully factor the expression 216x³ + 125.

Back

(6x + 5)(36x² - 30x + 25).

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Factor the expression 27x³ - 64.

Back

(3x - 4)(9x² + 12x + 16).

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What is the result of factoring 125x³ + 8?

Back

(5x + 2)(25x² - 10x + 4).

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor.

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What is the first step in factoring the expression 8x³ - 27?

Back

Look for the GCF.

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What is the result of factoring x³ - 1?

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(x - 1)(x² + x + 1).