The trigonometric expression sin^3(x) - cos^3(x) can be factored using the identity sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1. The correct factorization leads to the expression (sin(x) - cos(x))(1 + sin(x) + cos(x)). This confirms that the original equation equals 1 + sin(x) + cos(x) when sin(x) - cos(x) is factored out. The discussion clarifies the importance of recognizing trigonometric identities in simplifying expressions.
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