Algebramedium · Past Paper
Find factors of x^6 - y^6.
A(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+xy+y^2)(x^2-xy+y^2)
B(x^3-y^3)^2
C(x^2-y^2)^3
D(x-y)^6
✓ Correct Answer: A — (x-y)(x+y)(x^2+xy+y^2)(x^2-xy+y^2)
(x^3-y^3)(x^3+y^3) then use sum and difference of cubes identities.
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