Multiplying Polynomials and Simplifying Expressions
Question 13 • 26MATH_Recovery_Alg1B22
The polynomial x3 + 64 is an example of a .
Answer
A
sum of cubes
B
difference of cubes
C
difference of squares
D
perfect-square trinomial
Explanation
Since 64 = 4³, the polynomial can be written as x³ + 4³. It adds two cubes, so it is a sum of cubes. A difference of cubes would subtract the terms instead.
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