Calculus Examples

Factor (x+h)^3-x^3
Step 1
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the difference of cubes formula, where and .
Step 2
Simplify.
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Step 2.1
Subtract from .
Step 2.2
Add and .
Step 2.3
Rewrite as .
Step 2.4
Expand using the FOIL Method.
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Step 2.4.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.4.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.4.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.5
Simplify and combine like terms.
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Step 2.5.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 2.5.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.5.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.5.2
Add and .
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Step 2.5.2.1
Reorder and .
Step 2.5.2.2
Add and .
Step 2.6
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.7
Multiply by .
Step 2.8
Add and .
Step 2.9
Add and .
Step 2.10
Add and .