Math Problem Statement

a+b+c= 95 a^2+b^2+c^2= 3083 find solutions

Solution

To find the solutions for the given system of equations:

  1. a+b+c=95a + b + c = 95
  2. a2+b2+c2=3083a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 3083

We can solve this step by step.

Step 1: Express in terms of sums and squares

We know that: (a+b+c)2=a2+b2+c2+2(ab+bc+ca)(a + b + c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2(ab + bc + ca) Using the given values: 952=3083+2(ab+bc+ca)95^2 = 3083 + 2(ab + bc + ca) Calculate 95295^2: 9025=3083+2(ab+bc+ca)9025 = 3083 + 2(ab + bc + ca) Now, solve for 2(ab+bc+ca)2(ab + bc + ca): 2(ab+bc+ca)=90253083=59422(ab + bc + ca) = 9025 - 3083 = 5942 Thus: ab+bc+ca=59422=2971ab + bc + ca = \frac{5942}{2} = 2971

Step 2: Solve the cubic equation

We now have three equations:

  1. a+b+c=95a + b + c = 95
  2. ab+bc+ca=2971ab + bc + ca = 2971
  3. a2+b2+c2=3083a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 3083

These equations correspond to the roots of a cubic polynomial. The solutions for aa, bb, and cc can be found by solving the cubic equation: x3(a+b+c)x2+(ab+bc+ca)xabc=0x^3 - (a + b + c)x^2 + (ab + bc + ca)x - abc = 0 We'll first need to solve this cubic equation to find aa, bb, and cc. Let's proceed with this calculation.

I'll calculate the cubic roots.The solutions to the cubic equation are:

  1. a=0a = 0
  2. b=95228592ib = \frac{95}{2} - \frac{\sqrt{2859}}{2}i (complex root)
  3. c=952+28592ic = \frac{95}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{2859}}{2}i (complex root)

Since we are looking for real solutions in the context of the problem, it appears there are no real solutions that satisfy both given equations simultaneously.

If you have any specific constraints or need further details on this, feel free to ask!

Would you like more details on complex solutions or anything else? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you factor a cubic equation with complex roots?
  2. What are the steps to finding real roots in polynomial equations?
  3. How can complex roots affect real-world solutions?
  4. How does the discriminant help in determining the nature of roots?
  5. What methods can simplify solving equations with complex numbers?

Tip: When solving systems with no obvious real solutions, exploring the problem's context can help decide whether complex solutions might be relevant.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Equations
Cubic Equations
Complex Numbers

Formulas

Sum of squares formula
Cubic polynomial roots formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School