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If a + b + c = 0, then a^3 + b^3 + c^3 is equal to ______.

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Question

If a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 is equal to ______.

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  • 0

  • abc

  • 3abc

  • 2abc

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Solution

If a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 is equal to 3abc.

Explanation:

We know that,

a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c) (a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca)

As, a + b + c = 0,

So, a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (0) (a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca) = 0

Hence, a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc.

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