SOLUTION: In an algebra review packet that I was assigned we are supposed to factor completely the special products that we are given. The solutions are given but there is no explanation.

SOLUTION: In an algebra review packet that I was assigned we are supposed to factor completely the special products that we are given. The solutions are given but there is no explanation.

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Question 481989: In an algebra review packet that I was assigned we are supposed to factor completely the special products that we are given. The solutions are given but there is no explanation.
The question: x^3 -27
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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