Math Problem Statement

Given integers a, b, c ∈ Z, prove that a² + b² + c² - 2ab = 6 and find abc.

Solution

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We are given three integers aa, bb, and cc (where a,b,cZa, b, c \in \mathbb{Z}), and the equation:

a2+b2+c22ab=6a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - 2ab = 6

The goal is to find the value of abcabc.

Let's solve this equation step by step. The given equation can be factored as follows:

a2+b22ab+c2=6a^2 + b^2 - 2ab + c^2 = 6

This can be rewritten as:

(ab)2+c2=6(a - b)^2 + c^2 = 6

Now, we are tasked with finding integer values of aa, bb, and cc that satisfy this equation.

Approach:

We need to find integer values for aa, bb, and cc such that the sum of the squares (ab)2+c2=6(a - b)^2 + c^2 = 6. Let's consider possible integer values for (ab)(a - b) and cc that satisfy this equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Number Theory
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

(a - b)² + c² = 6

Theorems

Factoring of quadratic expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12