SOLUTION: Factor using the formula for the sum or difference of two cubes: 54-16y^3 Thanks for the help

Question 182026This question is from textbook
: Factor using the formula for the sum or difference of two cubes:
54-16y^3
Thanks for the help This question is from textbook

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

Start with the given expression

Factor out the GCF

Now let's focus on the inner expression

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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

So factors to .

In other words,

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So factors further to

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Answer:
So completely factors to

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