Exercise 2135Algebra › Equations and radicalsOlympiadAdded 3 Nov 2026
A symmetric 3-variable system
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Statement
Solve in the system
Hint
are the roots of .
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Solution
Polynomial. By Vieta's formulas, are roots of
with , , :
Factor. is a root: . Divide: .
Roots. (in any order).
Conclusion. The solutions are the six permutations of .