Prove :1/a^{2n+1}+1/b^{2n+1}+1/c^{2n+1}=1/{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}

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In summary, the equation "Prove :1/a^{2n+1}+1/b^{2n+1}+1/c^{2n+1}=1/{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}" is used to prove that the sum of the reciprocals of three numbers raised to the power of (2n+1) is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of those three numbers raised to the same power. The value of n can be any positive integer or zero, and this equation can be proven using mathematical induction. It can be used with any three non-zero and finite numbers, and it is significant in demonstrating the principle of mathematical
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$given$
$\dfrac{1}{a}+\dfrac{1}{b}+\dfrac{1}{c}=\dfrac{1}{a+b+c}$
$prove :$
$if \,\, n\in N\,\, then $
$\dfrac{1}{a^{2n+1}}+\dfrac{1}{b^{2n+1}}+\dfrac{1}{c^{2n+1}}=\dfrac{1}{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}$
 
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Albert said:
$given$
$\dfrac{1}{a}+\dfrac{1}{b}+\dfrac{1}{c}=\dfrac{1}{a+b+c}$
$prove :$
$if \,\, n\in N\,\, then $
$\dfrac{1}{a^{2n+1}}+\dfrac{1}{b^{2n+1}}+\dfrac{1}{c^{2n+1}}=\dfrac{1}{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}$

Albert and others Happy new year

we have
$\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}=\dfrac{1}{a+b+c}$
$=>\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b} = \frac{1}{a+b+c}- \frac{1}{c}$
$=>\frac{a+b}{ab} = - \frac{a+b}{c(a+b+c)}$
$=>(a+b) = 0\cdots(1)$ or $\frac{1}{ab} + \frac{1}{c(+b+c)} = 0$
$\frac{1}{ab} + \frac{1}{c(+b+c)} = 0$
$=>c(a+b+c) + ab = 0$
or $(a+c)(b+c) = 0$
so from (1) and above we have $a= -b$ or $b= -c$ or $c= - a$
beacuse of symmetry taking $a = -b$ we have a + b+ c = c and both LHS and RHS of given expression $\frac{1}{c^{2n+1}}$ and same
hence proved
 
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kaliprasad said:
Albert and others Happy new year

we have
$\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}=\dfrac{1}{a+b+c}$
$=>\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b} = \frac{1}{a+b+c}- \frac{1}{c}$
$=>\frac{a+b}{ab} = - \frac{a+b}{c(a+b+c)}$
$=>(a+b) = 0\cdots(1)$ or $\frac{1}{ab} + \frac{1}{c(+b+c)} = 0$
$\frac{1}{ab} + \frac{1}{c(+b+c)} = 0$
$=>c(a+b+c) + ab = 0$
or $(a+c)(b+c) = 0$
so from (1) and above we have $a= -b$ or $b= -c$ or $c= - a$
beacuse of symmetry taking $a = -b$ we have a + b+ c = c and both LHS and RHS of given expression $\frac{1}{c^{2n+1}}$ and same
hence proved
Happy new year to all MHB folks
 

FAQ: Prove :1/a^{2n+1}+1/b^{2n+1}+1/c^{2n+1}=1/{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}

What is the equation "Prove :1/a^{2n+1}+1/b^{2n+1}+1/c^{2n+1}=1/{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}" used for?

This equation is used to prove that the sum of the reciprocals of three numbers raised to the power of (2n+1) is equal to the reciprocal of the sum of those three numbers raised to the same power.

What is the value of n in the equation "Prove :1/a^{2n+1}+1/b^{2n+1}+1/c^{2n+1}=1/{a^{2n+1}+b^{2n+1}+c^{2n+1}}"?

The value of n can be any positive integer or zero. This equation holds true for all values of n.

How can this equation be proven?

This equation can be proven using mathematical induction, where the base case is n = 0 and the inductive step is to assume the equation holds true for n = k and then prove it for n = k+1.

Can this equation be used with any three numbers?

Yes, this equation can be used with any three numbers as long as they are non-zero and finite. It is also applicable for both positive and negative numbers.

What is the significance of this equation in mathematics?

This equation is significant in mathematics as it demonstrates the principle of mathematical induction and also shows the relationship between the sum of the reciprocals of numbers and the reciprocal of the sum of those numbers.

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