Prove the following identities:
L.H.S =
Apply C1→C1 + C2 + C3
Taking (a + b + c) common from C1 we get,
Applying, R3→R3 – 2R1
= (a + b + c)[(b – c)(a + b – 2c) – (c – a)(c + a – 2b)]
= a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc
As, L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence, proved.