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Question 233295: I have a question to factor M^3 + 27. would the correct answer be m^3 + 3^3? I know this seems basic. Thanks
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor:
m%5E3%2B27 This can be written as the sum of two cubes:
%28m%29%5E3%2B%283%29%5E3
The sum of two cubes can be factored thus;
A%5E3%2BB%5E3+=+%28A%2BB%29%28A%5E2-AB%2BB%5E2%29 so...
m%5E3%2B27+=+highlight%28%28m%2B3%29%28m%5E2-3m%2B9%29%29