SOLUTION: Factor the expression: 125a^3-8b^3

Question 778430: Factor the expression:
125a^3-8b^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 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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