Question
Factorise each of the following:
27 - 125a3 - 135a + 225a2
Solution
27 - 125a3 - 135a + 225a2
27 - 125a3 - 135a + 225a2
= (3)3 - (5a)3 - 3(3)(5a)(3 - 5a)
= (3 - 5a)3 | Using Identity VII
= (3 - 5a)(3 - 5a)(3 - 5a)