Basic Math Examples

Factor 2a^3-250p^9
Step 1
Factor out of .
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Step 1.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.2
Factor out of .
Step 1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2
Rewrite as .
Step 3
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the difference of cubes formula, where and .
Step 4
Factor.
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Step 4.1
Simplify.
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Step 4.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.1.2
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 4.1.3
Apply the product rule to .
Step 4.1.4
Raise to the power of .
Step 4.1.5
Multiply the exponents in .
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Step 4.1.5.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 4.1.5.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.