SOLUTION: How do I fully factor this? {{{x^5 -x^3 + 27x^2 -27}}} My attempt: I took x^3 and 27 to put them in one place. They factor into {{{(x + 3) (x^2 - 3x + 9) }}} However, t

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Question 903819: How do I fully factor this?

My attempt:
I took x^3 and 27 to put them in one place. They factor into

However, the full answer is

What are the steps on fully factoring this?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Group

Factor each group

Factor out

Factor (use sum of cubes rule)

Factor (use difference of squares rule)

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