Determine which factoring technique is appropriate for the given polynomial.
-$x^{3}+1331 y^{3}$
A) factoring by grouping
B) sum of squares
C) difference of cubes
D) sum of cubes

Question

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The polynomial $x^{3}+1331 y^{3}$ is a sum of cubes since $1331 = 11^3$ and can be factored as $(x+11y)^3$, following the sum of cubes formula $a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)$.

Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial x3+1331y3x^{3}+1331 y^{3}x3+1331y3

Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial $x^{3}+1331 y^{3}$