Finding $max(a+b+c)$ Given $a\in Z, b,c\in R$

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In summary, the maximum value of a sum involving different types of numbers can be found by determining the possible values of the variables and using algebraic manipulation or trial and error. There is no specific formula or method for finding the maximum value and it can be positive or negative depending on the values and operation used. The maximum value cannot be determined without knowing the values of the variables and it is possible to have multiple maximum values.
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$a\in Z,\,\, b,c\in R$
$a>b ,\,\, and ,\, a>c$
given:
$a+2b+3c=6---(1)$
$abc=5---(2)$
if :$min(a)=k$
find: $max(a+b+c)$
 
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Albert said:
$a\in Z,\,\, b,c\in R$
$a>b ,\,\, and ,\, a>c$
given:
$a+2b+3c=6---(1)$
$abc=5---(2)$
if :$min(a)=k$
find: $max(a+b+c)$

from (1) and (2) we know :$a\in N$
$c=\dfrac {6-2b-k}{3}=\dfrac {5}{kb}$
we have:$2kb^2+b(k^2-6k)+15=0----(*)$
if $b \in R $ then :
$(k^2-6k)^2\geq120k$
or:$k(k-6)^2\geq 120$
$\therefore min(a)=k=10$
from (*):$4b^2+8b+3=0 $
and $b=\dfrac {-1}{2} or,\, \dfrac {-3}{2}$
and :$(a,b,c)=(10,\dfrac {-1}{2}, -1)$
or :$(a,b,c)=(10,\dfrac {-3}{2}, \dfrac {-1}{3})$
$\therefore max(a+b+c)=10-\dfrac {1}{2}-1=\dfrac{17}{2}$
 
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1. How do I find the maximum value of a sum involving different types of numbers?

The maximum value of a sum involving different types of numbers can be found by first determining the possible values of the variables. In this case, since a is an integer and b,c are real numbers, we can assume that a is any integer, while b and c can be any real number. Then, we can use algebraic manipulation or trial and error to find the maximum value of the sum.

2. Is there a specific formula or method to find the maximum value of a sum?

There is no specific formula or method to find the maximum value of a sum involving different types of numbers. It often requires algebraic manipulation or trial and error to determine the maximum value.

3. Can the maximum value of a sum be negative?

Yes, the maximum value of a sum can be negative. It depends on the values of the variables and the operation used in the sum. In some cases, the maximum value may be positive, while in others it may be negative.

4. Can we find the maximum value of a sum without knowing the values of the variables?

No, the maximum value of a sum cannot be determined without knowing the values of the variables. Since the maximum value is dependent on the values of the variables, we need to know their values in order to find the maximum value.

5. Is it possible to have multiple maximum values for a sum involving different types of numbers?

Yes, it is possible to have multiple maximum values for a sum involving different types of numbers. This can occur when there are multiple combinations of values for the variables that result in the same maximum sum.

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