SOLUTION: Factor 27-64a^3

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Question 179583: Factor 27-64a^3
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
27-64a^3
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.... use the difference of cubes formula where a is 3 and b is 4a
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression.


Rewrite as . Rewrite as .


Now factor by using the difference of cubes formula. Remember the difference of cubes formula is


Multiply

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Answer:
So factors to .

In other words,

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