Factoring sum of cubes - Factoring Polynomials
Factoring sum of cubes
Lessons
Notes:
Sum of cubes:
Difference of cubes:
SOAP:
Things to consider before using the difference of cubes formula:
1. Is there a 'difference' sign? Are there two cubed terms?
2. Are the terms in order? (i.e. in descending order of degrees)
3. Is the first term positive?
4. Is there a Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?
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1.
Factoring Using the Sum of Cubes Formula
Factor the following expressions:
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2.
Factoring Using the Sum of Cubes Formula - Extended
Factor the following expressions:
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Factoring Binomials with 2 variables
Factor the following expressions:
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4.
First Factor the Greatest Common Factor, Then Apply the Sum of Cubes Formula
Factor the following expressions:
