SOLUTION: factor the polynomial completely. 24q^3-81

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Question 175760: factor the polynomial completely.
24q^3-81
Found 2 solutions by PTER, Alan3354:
Answer by PTER(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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24q^3 - 81 = 8q^3 - 27
=(2q)^3 - 3^3
  

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor the polynomial completely.
24q^3-81
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= 3*(8q^3 - 27)
= 3*(2q-3)*(4q^2 + 6q + 9)
A slight twist on the usual.