Question

How do you factor `x^3+8`?

Answer 1

`(x + 2)(x^2 - 2x + 4)`

Explanation:

Use the algebraic identity: `a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)`
`x^3 + 8 = (x + 2)(x^2 - 2x + 4)`