SOLUTION: How do I factor this problem s^6-729 THanks for helping me out.

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Question 334926: How do I factor this problem
s^6-729
THanks for helping me out.
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, solver91311:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is the difference of squares , which factors into the sum and difference of cubes

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


First factor the difference of two squares:



Then factor the sum and difference of two cubes using the pattern:





You don't specify, but I'm going to assume that you only want to factor this over the reals. If you need the complex factors of the two trinomials, write back and I'll talk you onto what you need to do.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it