SOLUTION: Hi there, I'm having difficulty with this problem and could really use your help! verify the given formula by showing the left hand side of the equation simplifies to the right

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Question 1039638: Hi there, I'm having difficulty with this problem and could really use your help!
verify the given formula by showing the left hand side of the equation simplifies to the right hand side of the equation.
Difference of Cubes: (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2) = a^3 - b^3
I'm not sure where to begin here. I would really appreciate your guidance. Thank you!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
verify the given formula by showing the left hand side of the equation simplifies to the right hand side of the equation.
Difference of Cubes: (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2) = a^3 - b^3
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= a%2A%28a%5E2+%2B+ab+%2B+b%5E2%29+-+b%2A%28a%5E2+%2B+ab+%2B+b%5E2%29
Multiply, see the result.