SOLUTION: Factor the following polynomial completely 8x^6 + 64y^3 i know its a difference of two cubes. i am just having problem getting it started. The 8 is throwing me off i know it s

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Question 297409: Factor the following polynomial completely 8x^6 + 64y^3
i know its a difference of two cubes. i am just having problem getting it started. The 8 is throwing me off i know it show come out a binomial and a trinomial but would it be ((4x^2)X^3+8y)
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Factor out that pesky 8
8*(x^6+8y^3)
8*(x^2+2y)* (x^4-2x^2y+4y^2)