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algebra intermediate

Problem

Compute
Solution
Let be the value of the given expression. Using sum and difference of cubes to factor, we get The first product telescopes to . The second product also telescopes due to the identity That is, the terms and cancel, as do the terms and , and so on, leaving just . Thus,
Final answer
\frac{43}{63}