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Simplify each rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.$\frac{x^3-8}{x-2}$
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The numerator \(x^3 - 8\) is a difference of cubes, which can be factored using the formula for the difference of cubes: \(a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)\). Show more…
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