Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Express x3+y3+z3−3xyzx^3+y^3+z^3-3xyz as a product of two polynomials. a. (i) Write the general factorised form of a3+b3+c3−3abca^3+b^3+c^3-3abc. b. (ii) Using the result from part (i), factorise x3+y3+z3−3xyzx^3+y^3+z^3-3xyz completely. c. (iii) Explain why the factor (x+y+z)(x+y+z) must always appear in the factorisation obtained in part (ii).

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