Without actually calculating the cubes, find the value of the following: (−12)3+ (7)3 + (5)3
(−12)3+ (7)3+ (5)3
∵ (-12) + (7) + (5) = 0
Using identity, if x + y + z = 0, then x3 + y3 + z3 = 3xyz.
= 3 × (-12)× (7)× (5) = -1260 ...(answer)