factor 64x^3-8 completely

Mark M. answered • 05/20/20

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A binomial of the form A³ - B³ factors as (A - B)(A² + AB + B²)

So, 64x³ - 8 = 8(8x³ - 1) = 8[(2x)³ - 1³] = 8(2x - 1)(4x² + 2x + 1)

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