Problem 57

Question

Factor using the formula for the sum or difference of two cubes. $$x^{3}+27$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer
The factored form of \(x^{3}+27\) is \((x+3)\) times \((x^{2}-3x+9)\).
1Step 1: Identifying Cubes
To begin, identify the terms that can be expressed as cubes, i.e., the cube roots. In this expression, x^{3} can be written as (x)^{3} and 27 as (3)^{3}.
2Step 2: Apply the Sum of Cubes Formula
Apply the sum of cubes formula, which is \(a^{3}+b^{3}=(a+b)(a^{2}-ab+b^{2}). Hence, replace 'a' with 'x' and 'b' with '3'.
3Step 3: Final Expression
Substitute the values of 'a' and 'b' in the formula (x+3)(x^{2}-3x+9)