Which of the following factorisation identities is correct for all real values?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)\)
The difference-of-cubes identity is \(a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)\). On multiplying, the middle terms \(-a^2b\) and \(+a^2b\) cancel. Exam tip: a difference of cubes always begins with \(a-b\).
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\(a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)\)
Why is this the correct answer?
The difference-of-cubes identity is \(a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)\). On multiplying, the middle terms \(-a^2b\) and \(+a^2b\) cancel. Exam tip: a difference of cubes always begins with \(a-b\).
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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