HELP! How do I factor this expression? x^3 + y^3 + z^3 -3xyz

Matthewdaniel asked Oct 12, 2023

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Matthewdaniel asked Oct 12, 2023

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Answer:

( x + y + z )( x^2 + y^2 + z^2 - xy - yz - zx )

Explanation:

Use Identity to factor this long expression.

Hope this helps.

Thomas Wright answered Oct 16, 2023

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