Mathematics

If a + b + c = 0, then the value of a3 + b3 + c3 is

  1. 0

  2. abc

  3. 2abc

  4. 3abc

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Answer

We know that,

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

If the value of (a + b + c) = 0, then

⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0.(a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0

⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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