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algebra junior

Problem

Given that the fraction can be simplified and written in the form where , , and are integers, what is ?
Solution
We notice that the terms in the numerator of our fraction are both perfect cubes, suggesting that we can use a sum of cubes factorization. Thus we have Thus, , , and , so .
Final answer
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