SOLUTION: how do i factor a binomial? the problem is x cubed plus 27

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Question 29522: how do i factor a binomial? the problem is x cubed plus 27
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your problem follows this pattern:
a^3+b^3= (a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)
In your problem a=x and b=3
You get (x+3)(x^2-3x+9)
Cheers,
Stan H.