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ThomasJoe40
Oct12-04, 07:30 PM
Hello, all,

I am here is to ask how can I factorise an equation with fraction indeces?? (Help~)

The question I have got is x^(3/2) + a^(3/2), and the suggested method is using the factor theorem... but I just don't understand how could that works...

However, I would be very grateful if somebody could give me a hint~

Thanks

Leong
Oct12-04, 08:04 PM
x^3+y^3=(x+y)(x^2-xy+y^2)

ThomasJoe40
Oct12-04, 08:41 PM
Oh, gosh, thanks a lot mate, I haven't thought of this way before...