Factoring Cubes

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What is the formula for factoring a sum of cubes?

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a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)

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What is the formula for factoring a difference of cubes?

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a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)

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Factor completely: 648a + 1029a^4

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3a(6 + 7a)(36 - 42a + 49a^2)

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Factor: v^3 + 1

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(v + 1)(v^2 - v + 1)

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Factor completely: 8x^4 + x

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x(2x + 1)(4x^2 - 2x + 1)

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Factor: x^3 + 125

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(x + 5)(x^2 - 5x + 25)

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Factor: 1 - a^3

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(1 - a)(1 + a + a^2)

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What is the first step in factoring polynomials?

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Look for a common factor in all terms.

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What is a polynomial?

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An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial completely?

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To express it as a product of irreducible polynomials.