Recognize Difference of Squares: Step Title: Recognize the Difference of SquaresConcise Step Description: Identify that the expression is a difference of squares, which can be factored into the product of a sum and difference.Step Calculation: Recognize that 64−v6 can be written as 82−(v3)2.
Apply Squares Formula: Step Title: Apply the Difference of Squares FormulaConcise Step Description: Use the difference of squares formula, which states that a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b), to factor the expression.Step Calculation: Factor 64−v6 into (8+v3)(8−v3).
Factor Further if Possible: Step Title: Factor Further if PossibleConcise Step Description: Check if the resulting binomials can be factored further, recognizing that 8−v3 is also a difference of cubes.Step Calculation: Factor 8−v3 using the difference of cubes formula, which states that a3−b3=(a−b)(a2+ab+b2).
Apply Cubes Formula: Step Title: Apply the Difference of Cubes FormulaConcise Step Description: Use the difference of cubes formula to factor 8−v3.Step Calculation: Factor 8−v3 into (2−v)(4+2v+v2).
Combine Factored Forms: Step Title: Combine Factored FormsConcise Step Description: Combine the factored forms from the previous steps to write the final factored expression.Step Calculation: The final factored form is (8+v3)(2−v)(4+2v+v2).