How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Sum of Cubes?

How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Sum of Cubes?

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Factoring a binomial involving addition? Can you rewrite each term as a cubed expression? Then you have a sum of cubes problem! Learn how to identify and factor a sum of cubes problem by watching this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • factoring
  • polynomial
  • sum of cubes
  • cubes
  • sum
  • factor
  • simplify
  • cubic

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Simplifying Expressions

      • What's a Term?What's a Term?

      What's a Term?

      Polynomials are those expressions that have variables raised to all sorts of powers and multiplied by all types of numbers. When you work with polynomials you need to know a bit of vocabulary, and one of the words you need to feel comfortable with is 'term'. So check out this tutorial, where you'll learn exactly what a 'term' in a polynomial is all about.

  • Polynomials

      • What is a Polynomial?What is a Polynomial?

      What is a Polynomial?

      If you learn about algebra, then you'll see polynomials everywhere! In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition of a polynomial and see some of the common names for certain polynomials.

  • Factoring by Grouping and Choosing a Factoring Strategy

      • How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      When your trying to factor a polynomial, one of the most difficult tasks can be determining the correct factoring strategy. Luckily, this tutorial provides a great strategy for factoring polynomials! Check it out and always know how to approach factoring a polynomial!

Further Exploration

  • Difference of Squares and Cubes

  • Factoring by Grouping and Choosing a Factoring Strategy

      • How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      When your trying to factor a polynomial, one of the most difficult tasks can be determining the correct factoring strategy. Luckily, this tutorial provides a great strategy for factoring polynomials! Check it out and always know how to approach factoring a polynomial!