What is the Sum of the Reciprocals of Variables in Solving Cubic Root Equations?

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The discussion focuses on solving the cubic root equations defined by the variables a, b, and c, where a = ∛(1 - 4b - 4c), b = ∛(1 - 4c - 4a), and c = ∛(1 - 4a - 4b). The goal is to find the sum of the reciprocals, expressed as 1/a + 1/b + 1/c. The conclusion drawn is that by substituting a + b + c = 0 into the original equations, the problem simplifies significantly, allowing for easier calculations.

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Hi, can you help me with this problem?

[itex]a = \sqrt[3]{1 - 4b - 4c}[/itex]
[itex]b = \sqrt[3]{1 - 4c - 4a}[/itex]
[itex]c = \sqrt[3]{1 - 4a - 4b}[/itex]

Find [itex]\dfrac{1}{a} + \dfrac{1}{b} + \dfrac{1}{c}[/itex]

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a^3 = 1 -4b -4c
b^3 = 1- 4c -4a
c^3 = 1- 4a -4b
=> a^3 +4b +4c = b^3 +4c +4a = c^3 +4a + 4b
<=> a^3 + 4b + 4c = b^3 + 4c + 4a and a^3 + 4b + 4c = c^3 +4a +4b
<=> a+b+c = 0 ( I have ignored the conditions a =b or a =c since they are easy)
it should be easy by replacing a + b + c = 0 into those first equations
 
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