MHB System of Equations: Find Triples $(x,y,z)$

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The discussion focuses on finding all real number triples (x, y, z) that satisfy the given system of equations: x^3 = 3x - 12y + 50, y^3 = 12y + 3z - 2, and z^3 = 27z + 27x. Participants explore various algebraic techniques and substitutions to simplify the equations. There is an emphasis on identifying potential patterns or symmetries in the equations to aid in finding solutions. The conversation highlights the complexity of the system and the need for systematic approaches to derive the triples. Ultimately, the goal is to determine all valid combinations of (x, y, z) that fulfill the equations.
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Find all triples $(x,\,y,\,z)$ of real numbers that satisfy the system of equations

$x^3=3x-12y+50\\y^3=12y+3z-2\\z^3=27z+27x$
 
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Observe the following identities:
$x^3-3x-2=(x-2)(x+1)^2\\y^3-12y-16=(y-4)(y+2)^2\\z^3-27z-54=(z-6)(z+3)^3$

Suppose $x>2$, we then have

$-12y+50=x^3-3x>2\implies y<4$

$z^3-27z=27x>54 \implies z>6$

$y^3-12y=3z-2>16 \implies y>4$

which leads to a contradiction.

Now, assume $x<2$, we then have

$-12y+50=x^3-3x<2 \implies y>4$

$3z-2=y^3-12y>16 \implies z>6$

But this leads to

$27x=z^3-27z>54$ which is impossible.

THus, $x=2$ and that gives the only solution set $(x,\,y,\,z)=(2,\,4,\,6)$.
 
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