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If a³+ b³ + c³ = 3abc, then a + b + c is equal to: 1. 1 2. -1 3. 4. 0

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Given, a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc

By formula,

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

⇒ 3abc - 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

⇒ 0 = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

⇒ (a + b + c) = 0 or (a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca) = 0

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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