SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial 27a^3+8b^3

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Question 1068887: Factor the polynomial 27a^3+8b^3
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the polynomial 27a^3+8b^3
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It's a sum of 2 cubes.

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Answer by ikleyn(52906)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Overview of the shortcut cubic multiplication formulas.


1. The cube of the sum formula is                 .
      For details and examples of applications of this formula see the lesson The cube of the sum formula in this site.


2. The cube of the difference formula is     .
      For details and examples of applications of this formula see the lesson The cube of the difference formula in this site.


3. The sum of cubes formula is                       .
      For details and examples of applications of this formula see the lesson The sum of cubes formula in this site.

4. The difference of cubes formula is           .
      For details and examples of applications of this formula see the lesson The difference of cubes formula in this site.




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