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`x^(3)-20x=x^(2)`
If a, b, and c represents the set of all values of x that satisfy the equation above, what is the value of `(a+b+c)+(abc)`?

A

`-1`

B

`0`

C

`1`

D

`9`

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To solve the equation \( x^3 - 20x = x^2 \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Rearrange the equation First, we rearrange the equation to bring all terms to one side: \[ x^3 - x^2 - 20x = 0 \] ### Step 2: Identify the coefficients Now we can identify the coefficients of the polynomial: - The coefficient of \( x^3 \) (p) is 1. - The coefficient of \( x^2 \) (q) is -1. - The coefficient of \( x \) (r) is -20. - The constant term (s) is 0. ### Step 3: Apply the relationships for roots Using the relationships for the roots of a cubic polynomial: 1. The sum of the roots \( a + b + c = -\frac{q}{p} \) 2. The product of the roots \( abc = -\frac{s}{p} \) ### Step 4: Calculate the sum of the roots Substituting the values of \( p \) and \( q \): \[ a + b + c = -\frac{-1}{1} = 1 \] ### Step 5: Calculate the product of the roots Substituting the values of \( s \) and \( p \): \[ abc = -\frac{0}{1} = 0 \] ### Step 6: Combine the results Now we need to find \( (a + b + c) + (abc) \): \[ (a + b + c) + (abc) = 1 + 0 = 1 \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of \( (a + b + c) + (abc) \) is: \[ \boxed{1} \] ---
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