Algebrahard · Past Paper

Factorize a^3 - 3a^2 + 3a - 1.

A(a-1)^3
B(a+1)^3
C(a-1)(a^2+a+1)
D(a-1)^2(a+1)

✓ Correct Answer: A(a-1)^3

This is the expansion of (a-b)^3 = a^3 - 3a^2b + 3ab^2 - b^3 where b=1.

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