SOLUTION: I'm needing some help with the following problem: Factor each completely. Some may require several steps. y^3-8z^3 thanks!

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Question 186370: I'm needing some help with the following problem: Factor each completely. Some may require several steps.
y^3-8z^3
thanks!

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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