Question

x³ – y³ is equal to ______.

Options

• (x – y) (x² + xy + y²)

• (x + y) (x² + xy + y²)

• (x – y) (x² – xy + y²)

• (x + y) (x² – xy + y²)

Answer 1

x³ – y³ is equal to (x – y) (x² + xy + y²).

Explanation:

The expression x³ – y³ can be factored using the difference of cubes formula:

x³ – y³ = (x – y)(x² + xy + y²)