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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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