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Question 245743
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how do u factor x^3+64 and what are the roots of the polynomials?
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Start with the given expression.
Rewrite
as
. Rewrite
as
.
Now factor by using the sum of cubes formula. Remember the
sum of cubes formula
is
Multiply
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Answer:
So
factors to
.
In other words,
So to find the roots of
, just find the roots of
. In other words, solve the equation: