SOLUTION: The polynomial 216 x^3 - 125 y^3 can be factored into the product of two polynomials, A times B where the degree of A is greater than the degree of B. Find A and B. Please help!

Question 227157: The polynomial 216 x^3 - 125 y^3 can be factored into the product of two polynomials, A times B where the degree of A is greater than the degree of B. Find A and B.
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The polynomial 216 x^3 - 125 y^3 can be factored into the product of two polynomials, A times B where the degree of A is greater than the degree of B. Find A and B.
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The difference of 2 cubes, a^3 - b^3 is (a-b)*(a^2 + ab + b^2)
For this one, a = 6x, and b = 5y

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