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Which expression can be factorised using the difference-of-cubes identity?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: \(27a^3-8b^3\)

The correct answer is B: \(27a^3-8b^3\). The difference-of-cubes identity applies to an expression of the form \(A^3-B^3\), and its factorisation is \((A-B)(A^2+AB+B^2)\). Here, \(27a^3=(3a)^3\) and \(8b^3=(2b)^3\). Thus, \(27a^3-8b^3=(3a)^3-(2b)^3\), which factorises as \((3a-2b)(9a^2+6ab+4b^2)\). Option A is a sum of cubes, because it is \(x^3+2^3\), so it requires the sum-of-cubes identity. Option C is a difference of squares: \(m^2-4^2\), not a difference of cubes. Option D is also a sum of cubes, not a difference. To avoid confusion, first check whether both terms are perfect cubes and then check the sign between them. The minus sign is essential for choosing the difference-of-cubes formula.

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FactorisationDifference Of CubesAlgebraic IdentitiesPerfect CubesQuadratic ExpressionsExploring Algebraic IdentitiesMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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