SOLUTION: I want to factorise this polynom x^3 - 8 The answer should be (x - 2 )(x^2 + 2x + 4) I want to know the method please Thank you

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Question 537712: I want to factorise this polynom
x^3 - 8

The answer should be (x - 2 )(x^2 + 2x + 4)
I want to know the method please
Thank you

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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