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If , then what is the value of ?

  1. A
    12
  2. B
    9
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    6

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

We can use the algebraic identity for the difference of cubes, , where and .
First, let's simplify :


Next, simplify :




Adding these terms together:




Now substitute back into the formula:


We want to match it with the expression format :


By comparing coefficients:



Thus, the value of is:

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If , then what is the value of ?
A
12
B
9
C
3
D
6

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