Factorising x^3 + 216 to Include (x + 6)

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To factor x^3 + 216 to include (x + 6), the expression can be recognized as a sum of cubes, where x^3 + 6^3 can be factored using the formula X^3 + Y^3 = (X + Y)(X^2 - XY + Y^2). This leads to the factorization (x + 6)(x^2 - 6x + 36). Polynomial division can also be applied to verify this factorization. The discussion highlights the importance of recalling the cube rule and polynomial division techniques in factorization. Understanding these concepts is essential for successfully manipulating cubic polynomials.
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I need to factorise x^3 + 216 to include (x+6):

(x + 6) \ (x^3 + 216) (lim where x approaches -6)

I broke it down to (x + 6i)(x^2 - 36i) ... but that's no good.
 
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Well, shouldn't polynomial division work fine?
 
Remember

X^3 + Y^3 = (X+Y)(X^2-XY+Y^2)
 
He has

\frac{x+6}{x^3 + 216}

\frac{x+6}{x^3 + 6^3}
 
I got it fine before I even came back. I was trying to remember how to do long division and the cube rule that you guys posted. The start of the year, still getting restarted...
 
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