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

Options

  • 0

  • abc

  • 3abc

  • 2abc

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Solution

If a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 is equal to 2abc.

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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Chapter 2: Polynomials - Exercise 2.1 [Page 16]

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