Pre-Algebra Examples

Factor 8x^5-125x^2y^3
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
Rewrite as .
Step 4
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the difference of cubes formula, where and .
Step 5
Factor.
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Step 5.1
Simplify.
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Step 5.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.1.2
Apply the product rule to .
Step 5.1.3
Raise to the power of .
Step 5.1.4
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 5.1.5
Multiply by .
Step 5.1.6
Apply the product rule to .
Step 5.1.7
Raise to the power of .
Step 5.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.