SOLUTION: how to factor the sum and difference of {{{ 216x^3-8y^3 }}}

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Question 717463: how to factor the sum and difference of +216x%5E3-8y%5E3+
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
216x^3-8y^3
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(6x)^3-(2y)^3 = (6x-2y)((6x)^2+3(6x)(2y)+(2y)^2)
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(6x)^3+(2y)^3= (6x+2y)((6x)^2-(6x)(2y)+(2y)^2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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