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 - bc - ca - ab).

Substituting values we get,

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

a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0

a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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