Write the following cubes in expanded form: (2a−3b)3
(2a−3b)3
Using identity (x−y)3 = x3 - y3 - 3xy(x - y)
= (2a)3 - (3b)3- 3(2a)(3b)(2a - 3b)
= 8a3 - 27b3- 18ab(2a - 3b)
= 8a3 - 27b3-36a2b + 54ab2
Write the following cubes in expanded form: (i) (2x+1)3 (ii) (2a−3b)3