Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Chapter R-8 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 579: 25

Answer

$(2x+3y)(4x^2-6xy+9y^2)$

Work Step by Step

Using $a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)$ or the factoring of the sum of two cubes, the given expression, $ 8x^3+27y^3 $ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} & (2x)^3+(3y)^3 \\&= (2x+3y)\left((2x)^2-(2x)(3y)+(3y)^2\right) \\&= (2x+3y)(4x^2-6xy+9y^2) .\end{array} Hence, the factored form of $ 8x^3+27y^3 $ is $ (2x+3y)(4x^2-6xy+9y^2) $.
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