Algebra Examples

Factor 1-x^3
1-x3
Step 1
Rewrite 1 as 13.
13-x3
Step 2
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the difference of cubes formula, a3-b3=(a-b)(a2+ab+b2) where a=1 and b=x.
(1-x)(12+1x+x2)
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
One to any power is one.
(1-x)(1+1x+x2)
Step 3.2
Multiply x by 1.
(1-x)(1+x+x2)
(1-x)(1+x+x2)
1-x3
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