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Mia
Dec 1, 2016

#=2(2-x)(4+2x+x^2)#

Explanation:

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Factorization is determined by taking common factor and applying
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polynomial identities .
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How to factorize the given expression?
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First : Take the common factor #" "color(red)2#.
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Second : Apply the polynomial identity
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#" "color(blue)(a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)#
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Let's follow the steps mentioned above and factorize.
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#16-2x^3#
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#=color(red)2(8-x^3)#
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#=2(2^3-x^3)#
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#=2color(blue)((2-x)(2^2+2x+x^2))#
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#=2(2-x)(4+2x+x^2)#

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