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Factorise 27-125a³-135a+225a²

Question : Factorise  27-125a³-135a+225a²

Doubt by Aditi

Solution : 

   27-125a³-135a+225a²
= (3)³-(5a)³-3(3)²(5a)+3(3)(5a)²
   [∵ x³-y³-3x²y+3xy²=(x-y)³]

Here x=3 and y=5a

= (3-5a)³
= (3-5a)(3-5a)(3-5a)

Hence, the required factors of the given polynomials are (3-5a), (3-5a) and (3-5a).