Using factorisation, show that 13 is a factor of 2^6 + 3^6.

[Guest]

Using factorisation, show that 13 is a factor of 2^6 + 3^6.

 

[stapel]

Have you not learned how to factor sums of cubes yet?

The formula is as follows:

. . . . .m³ + n³ = (m + n)(m² - mn + n²)

Apply that formula to the given expression, and simplify.

If you get stuck, please reply showing how far you have gotten. Thank you.

Eliz.