Math Problem Statement

a^2+b^2+c^2-2(a+b+c)+3=0 find abc

Solution

We are given the equation:

a2+b2+c22(a+b+c)+3=0a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - 2(a + b + c) + 3 = 0

We need to find the value of abca \cdot b \cdot c.

Step 1: Simplify the equation

We can rearrange the equation as follows:

a2+b2+c22a2b2c+3=0a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - 2a - 2b - 2c + 3 = 0

Now, let's try to complete the square for the quadratic terms involving aa, bb, and cc.

Step 2: Completing the square

We'll group the terms involving aa, bb, and cc:

(a22a)+(b22b)+(c22c)+3=0(a^2 - 2a) + (b^2 - 2b) + (c^2 - 2c) + 3 = 0

Complete the square for each term:

(a1)21+(b1)21+(c1)21+3=0(a - 1)^2 - 1 + (b - 1)^2 - 1 + (c - 1)^2 - 1 + 3 = 0

Simplify the constants:

(a1)2+(b1)2+(c1)2=0(a - 1)^2 + (b - 1)^2 + (c - 1)^2 = 0

Step 3: Solve for aa, bb, and cc

Since squares of real numbers are non-negative, the only solution to this equation is:

(a1)2=0,(b1)2=0,(c1)2=0(a - 1)^2 = 0, \quad (b - 1)^2 = 0, \quad (c - 1)^2 = 0

This implies:

a=1,b=1,c=1a = 1, \quad b = 1, \quad c = 1

Step 4: Find abca \cdot b \cdot c

Now that we know a=1a = 1, b=1b = 1, and c=1c = 1, we can find the product:

abc=111=1a \cdot b \cdot c = 1 \cdot 1 \cdot 1 = 1

Thus, the value of abca \cdot b \cdot c is 1\boxed{1}.


Would you like more details on any part of this solution?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What if one of the values for aa, bb, or cc was negative? How would that change the equation?
  2. How do you complete the square for quadratic equations in general?
  3. Can you explain how to solve other types of quadratic systems involving three variables?
  4. How would the problem change if the constants in the equation were different?
  5. What happens if you add an additional term like abcabc in the original equation?

Tip: Completing the square is a powerful technique not only for solving equations but also for analyzing quadratic expressions geometrically!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Completing the Square
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

(a - 1)^2 + (b - 1)^2 + (c - 1)^2 = 0
a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - 2a - 2b - 2c + 3 = 0

Theorems

Completing the Square Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11