SOLUTION: Factor 216x^3-27y^3

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Question 1199797: Factor 216x^3-27y^3
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can find a formula for difference of cubes.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor 216x^3-27y^3
STEP 1: Factor out a GCF, if there's one! There's one.
STEP 2: Apply the DIFFERENCE of CUBES to the NEW binomial.
STEP 3: Whatever factors you get in Step 2, check to make sure that they are PRIME.
         If so, you're done. If not, then continue factoring until the binomial is COMPLETELY factored.