College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.4 - Polynomials - R.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 47: 3

Answer

$x^3 - 8$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: $(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)= a^3-b^3$ Use the formula above with $a=x$ and $b=2$ to obtain: $(x-2)(x^2+2x+4)= x^3-2^3 = x^3 - 8$
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