Which of the following expressions is a factor of the sum of two cubes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(a+b\)
The identity for a sum of cubes is \(a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)\), so \(a+b\) is a factor. The factor \(a-b\) belongs to the difference-of-cubes identity. Exam tip: check the sign between the cubes first.
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\(a+b\)
Why is this the correct answer?
The identity for a sum of cubes is \(a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)\), so \(a+b\) is a factor. The factor \(a-b\) belongs to the difference-of-cubes identity. Exam tip: check the sign between the cubes first.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Algebraic identities.
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