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The discussion revolves around a mathematical problem involving the development of a cubic expression. The user initially struggles to understand the solution provided in their reference book, which employs different formulas for cubic expressions than the user's approach. After several attempts, the user realizes their mistake with the formulas and acknowledges the correct application of the identities for cubic sums and differences. The user expresses gratitude for the assistance received from forum members and seeks further help in the future due to their challenges in both English and mathematics. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding various methods for solving mathematical problems.
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Homework Statement



I'm learning mathematics in Japanese, so maybe my English is not correct to discribe what I want to mention.
I'm struggling a development probloem below

( x + y + 2z)3 – ( y + 2z – x)3 – ( 2z + x – y )3 – ( x + y – 2z )3

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I used cube development formula like a3 + b3= ( a+ b )3 -3ab( a + b)

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Homework Statement



I solved this problem, but the answer of my reference book used another way to solve it. Then, I can't understand that way.

My attempt at a solution is below

transpose   {x + y + 2z}3 - { y+2z - x }3=P,
{ 2z + x - y }3 + { x + y - 2z}3=Q

P=[{( y+2z) + x } - {( y + 2z) - x}]3 + 3{( y + 2z ) + x}{( y + 2Z) - x}{( y + 2z + x) - ( y + 2z - x)}
=(2x)3 + 3{( y + 2z )2 - x2} ・2x
=8x3 + 6x( y2 + 4yz + 4z2 - x2)
=8x3 - 6x3 + 6xy2 + 24xyz + 24z2x
=2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyzQ=[{ x -( y - 2z)} + { x + ( y - 2z)}]3 - 3{ x - ( y - 2z)}{ x + ( y - 2z)}×( x - y + 2z + x + y -2z)
=(2x)3 - 3{ x2 - ( y - 2z)2}・2x
=8x3 - 6x( x2 - y2 + 4yz - 4z2)
=2x3 - 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyz

thus,

P-Q=( 2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x + 24xyz) - ( 2x3 + 6xy2 + 24z2x - 24xyz)
   =48xyz

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I solved this problem like above, but the answer of the reference book is different from mine.
I can't this way to solve this problem. Please help me.

The answer of reference book is below

transpose   {x + y + 2z}3 - { y+2z - x }3=P,
{ 2z + x - y }3 + { x + y - 2z}3=Q

P={( x + y + 2z) - ( y + 2z - x)}{( x + y + 2z)2 + ( x + y +2z )( y + 2z - x) + ( y + 2z - x)2}
=2x{ x2 + 2x( y + 2z) + ( y + 2z)2 + ( y + 2z)2 - x2 + (y + 2z)2 - 2x( y + 2z) + x2}
=2x{3( y + 2z)2 + x2}

Q={(2z + x - y) + ( x + y - 2z)}{(2z + x - y)2 - ( 2z + x - y)( x + y - 2z) + (x + y - 2z)2}
=2x{(2z - y)2 + 2x(2z - y) + x2 - x2 + (2z - y)2 + (2z - y)2 - 2x( 2z - y) + x2}
=2x{3(2z - y)2 + x2}

thus,

P-Q=2x{3(y + 2z)2 + x2 - 3( 2z - y)2- x2}
=6x・8yz=48xyz
the answer is same to my result, but the way to solve this problem is different. I want to understand the solving way of reference book. Please help me.
 
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The reference book is using the rule

a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2+ab+b^2)

and

a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2-ab+b^2)
 
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Mentallic said:
The reference book is using the rule

a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2+ab+b^2)

and

a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2-ab+b^2)
You mean

a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)

and

a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)
 
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haruspex said:
You mean

a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)

and

a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)

Yeah :biggrin:
 
I noticed that, but I could find my mistake

Yes, that formula is true. I found that the first comment has a little mistake. But, I could find my mistake by the comment. I'm grateful for two members, thank you very much.
I'm poor at English and also mathematics, so if you advise me when I ask for help, I'll be really grateful for that.
 
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