SOLUTION: factor polynomials 8x^3+125y^3

Question 316739: factor polynomials
8x^3+125y^3
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 sum of cubes formula. Remember the sum of cubes formula is

Multiply

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Answer:

So factors to .

In other words,

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