Let's solve the given problem step by step.

Problem:

$a^{1/3} + b^{1/3} + c^{1/3} = (2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}$ We need to find $3(a + b + c)$.

Solution:

1. Let $x = a^{1/3}$, $y = b^{1/3}$, and $z = c^{1/3}$. The equation can be rewritten as: $x + y + z = (2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}$

2. Cubing both sides to eliminate the cube roots: $(x + y + z)^3 = \left((2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}\right)^3$ Simplifying the right side gives: $(x + y + z)^3 = 2^{1/3} - 1$

3. Expanding the left-hand side: $x^3 + y^3 + z^3 + 3(xy + yz + zx)(x + y + z) = 2^{1/3} - 1$ Since $x^3 = a$, $y^3 = b$, and $z^3 = c$, we have: $a + b + c + 3(xy + yz + zx)(x + y + z) = 2^{1/3} - 1$

   This expression simplifies if we can identify $xy + yz + zx$ and $x + y + z$. However, we need to find $a + b + c$ from this.

4. Now, let's try to assume symmetric values for $x$, $y$, and $z$. If we find a solution where $x = y = z$, then we can proceed further. Let $x = y = z$, which implies: $3x = (2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}$

5. Solving for $x$: $x = \frac{(2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}}{3}$

6. Substituting back, we get: $a + b + c = 3x^3$

Thus, to find $3(a + b + c)$, we have: $3(a + b + c) = 9x^3$

Using our assumption, $x = (2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3} / 3$.

Hence: $3(a + b + c) = 9 \cdot \left( \frac{(2^{1/3} - 1)^{1/3}}{3} \right)^3 = (2^{1/3} - 1)$

So, the final answer is: $\boxed{3(a + b + c) = 2^{1/3} - 1}$

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Related Questions:

1. How do we solve equations involving cube roots effectively?
2. What are the steps for expanding expressions of the form $(x + y + z)^3$?
3. Can we generalize this method to higher powers (e.g., fourth roots)?
4. What are some properties of cube roots that simplify equations?
5. How do we check if a cubic equation has a unique real solution?

Tip: When dealing with roots of higher degree (like cube roots), it can help to try symmetric substitutions or specific values to simplify the problem.