Factorise x3-1
We have to find the factors of x3-1:
x3-1=x3-13=(x-1)(x2+x+1)[∵a3-b3=(a-b)(a2+ab+b2]
Hence, the factors of the polynomial x3-1 are x-1 andx2+x+1.
Factorize: x3+1x3−1