Problem 4

Due in DSC 203 by 3 PM, Friday February 02, 2001

Assume a+b+c=0. Prove that then

$$\frac{a^5+b^5+c^5}{5}=\frac{a^3+b^3+c^3}{3}\cdot \frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{2}$$

Solutions, questions and/or comments should be directed to Judy Downey or Griff Elder

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