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Which of the following is a factor of
x3 – 125?
A. x - 2
B. x-3
C. x - 5
D.x + 5 ​


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QUESTION:

Which of the following is a factor of  x³ – 125?

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Use the difference of cubes formula.

a³ - b³

(a - b)(a² + ab + b²)

a = x

b = 5

(x - 5)(x² + 5x + 25)

ANSWER:

  • C. x - 5