Algebrahard · Past Paper

Find the LCM of x^2 - y^2 and x^3 - y^3.

A(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+xy+y^2)
Bx^2-y^2
C(x-y)^2
Dx^6-y^6

✓ Correct Answer: A(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+xy+y^2)

x^2-y^2=(x-y)(x+y) and x^3-y^3=(x-y)(x^2+xy+y^2). LCM includes all unique factors.

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