Mathematics
If a + 2b + 3c = 0, prove that a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.
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Given,
a + 2b + 3c = 0
a + 2b = -3c.
Cubing both sides,
(a + 2b)3 = (-3c)3
a3 + (2b)3 + 3(a)(2b)(a + 2b) = -27c3
a3 + 8b3 + 6ab(-3c) = -27c3
a3 + 8b3 - 18abc = -27c3
a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.
Hence, proved that a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 = 18abc.
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