SOLUTION: Factor completely. 125y^3 + z^3

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Question 110625: Factor completely.
125y^3 + z^3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor completely.
125y^3 + z^3
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(5y)^3 + z^3
= (5y+z)((5y)^2 -(5y)(z) +(z)^2
= (5y+3)(25y^2 -5yz + z^2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.