If 3 a b c = 2 , where a , b , c are distinct positive integers, then what is the value of a + b + c ?
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Looks like you have a typo in the question.... You wrote a b c instead of 3 a b c
3 a b c a b c ⟹ a + b + c = 2 = 8 = 1 × 2 × 4 = 1 + 2 + 4 = 7
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By knowing the fact that a+b+c>6,how can you conclude that a+b+c=7?You should justify your answer.
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it is mentioned that a,b,c are positive distinct inergers
3 a b c = 2 a b c = 8 a ⋅ b ⋅ c = 1 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 2 a + b + c = 1 + 4 + 2 a + b + c = 7
The integers a,b,c are distinct. So the set of numbers--1,2,4is the only possible answer.so 1+2+4=7.
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∛abc = 2, a+b+c = ?. abc = 8 (Cube both sides). Since a,b,c are integers, we can find the solution just finding the possible factors of 8 which are: 1,1,8 1,2,4 2,2,2 .Since a,b,c must be distinct (different), the only choice would be 1,2,4. Therefore 1+2+4 = 7