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Show that 8^3 − 1 is divisible by 7.

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Answer:

8•8=64•8=512-1=511÷7=73

Explanation:

8 to the power of 3 is divisible by 7 because if the result is a real number, then you got it correct. We got a whole number here, so it was easier but if you get decimals, it takes more work. Well, there's your answer, hope it helped!!!

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