You know that [imath]a^3 + 25[/imath] is a sum of cubes. You know that a sum of cubes will factor. After you applied the factorization formula and did the indicated division, what was your result and what were your thoughts?I've been trying to do this one for 2 hours already:
What is the largest integer [imath]a[/imath] for which [imath]a^3 + 25[/imath] is divisible by [imath]a + 5[/imath]?
i've no idea of what to do
Unfortunately, it's 25, not 27.You know that \(a^3 + 25\) is a sum of cubes.
Have you tried polynomial division ?I've been trying to do this one for 2 hours already:
What is the largest integer [imath]a[/imath] for which [imath]a^3 + 25[/imath] is divisible by [imath]a + 5[/imath]?
i've no idea of what to do
D'oh! I certainly mis-read that! Thank you for the correction!Unfortunately, it's 25, not 27.
Just to let you know, we still have corner time.D'oh! I certainly mis-read that! Thank you for the correction!
Eliz.
Do I get to wear the pointy hat? ?Just to let you know, we still have corner time.
Sure. Just to remind you that it's always 90 degrees in the corner.Do I get to wear the pointy hat? ?