Worksheet II

Math • Grade 8

1.3. Factoring the Sum or Difference of Two Cubes

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A. Factor the following polynomials completely.

1. 𝑚! + 343 2. 512 − 𝑎! 𝑏"

3. 64𝑤 # 𝑧 " − 27𝑦 ! 4. 125𝑧$% − 8𝑘$& 𝑚#

5. 40𝑎! + 1080 6. 128𝑥 ' − 54𝑥

7. (𝑥 + 𝑦)! − 8

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 Worksheet II
Math • Grade 8

1.3. Factoring the Sum or Difference of Two Cubes

B. Answer the following:

1. A small cylinder has a radius of 10 units. On the other hand, a bigger cylinder has
a radius of 𝑥𝑦 units. If the heights of these cylinders are equal to their radii of the
cylinders, express the positive difference of the volumes of the cylinders in
factored form provided that 𝑥𝑦 > 10.

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2. Express the sum of the volumes of two cubes in factored form if the edges of the
cubes are 𝑟 inches and (𝑠 + 1) inches, respectively. Simplify your answer.

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