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If a + 2b + 3c = 0, show that a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.

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We know that,

If x + y + z = 0 then x3 + y3 + z3 = 3xyz ……..(1)

Since, (a + 2b + 3c) = 0,

⇒ (a)3 + (2b)3 + (3c)3 = 3 × a × 2b × 3c

⇒ a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.

Hence, proved that a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.

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