SOLUTION: Factor
x^3-512
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Question 629844: Factor
x^3-512
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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