Find all combinations of a,b,c

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In summary, there are 6 possible combinations of the letters a, b, and c, including abc, acb, bac, bca, cab, and cba. Whether or not repetitions are allowed depends on the instructions given. To find all combinations, a systematic approach or mathematical formula can be used. The order of the letters in each combination can be changed, and there are various shortcuts and formulas available for finding combinations.
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let $f(x)=ax^2+bx+c,with \,\, a\neq 0$ here $a,b,c\in Z$
if the solutions of $ax^2+bx+c=0,\,\, also \,\, \in Z$
given :$f(8)=1$
please find all combinations of $a,b,c$
 
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let $f(x)=ax^2+bx+c,with \,\, a\neq 0$ here $a,b,c\in Z$
if the solutions of $ax^2+bx+c=0,\,\, also \,\, \in Z$
given :$f(8)=1$
please find all combinations of $a,b,c$

let $f(x) = a (x- p)(x-q)$
$f(8) = a(8-p)(8-q) = 1$
gives 4 choices
choice 1

$ a = 1, 8-p = 1, 8-q = 1 => p=q = 7$
or $f(x) = (x-7)^2 = x^2 - 14x + 49=> a= 1, b= - 14, c= 49$

choice 2
$ a = 1, 8-p = -1, 8-q = -1 => p=q = 9$
or $f(x) = (x-9)^2 = x^2 - 18x + 81=> a= 1, b= - 18, c= 81$
choice 3

$ a = -1 , 8-p = 1, 8-q = -1 => p=7, q = 9$
or $f(x) = -(x-7)(x-9) = -x^2 + 16x -63 => a= -1, b= 16, c= -63$

choice 4 is same as choice 3 except that p and q are interchanged
hence 3 sets $(1,- 14,49),(1,- 18,81),(-1,16,-63)$
 

FAQ: Find all combinations of a,b,c

How many combinations can be made using the letters a, b, and c?

There are 6 possible combinations: abc, acb, bac, bca, cab, and cba.

Can repetitions of letters be included in the combinations?

It depends on the specific instructions or constraints given. If repetitions are allowed, then there can be more than 6 combinations.

How do you find all the combinations of a,b,c?

One way to find all the combinations is by using a systematic approach, such as creating a table or using a recursive algorithm.

Can the order of the letters in each combination be changed?

Yes, the order of the letters can be changed in each combination. For example, abc and acb are considered different combinations.

Are there any shortcuts or formulas to find all combinations of a,b,c?

Yes, there are various mathematical formulas and techniques, such as the combination formula and the use of factorial notation, that can be used to find all combinations of a given set of elements.

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