SOLUTION: Are both x^2+16 and x^3+27 factorable? Why or why not (explain).

Question 1133459: Are both x^2+16 and x^3+27 factorable? Why or why not (explain).
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If you allow imaginary numbers, then your given quadratic expression is factorable.

You can decide about your cubic expression on your own. Try polynomial division with divisors of x+3 and x-3, and see what happens.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are both x^2+16 and x^3+27 factorable? Why or why not (explain).

Sum of squares() CANNOT be factored with INTEGERS.
follows the SUM OF CUBES method of factoring, or , to factor to:
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