To solve the given problem, we need to determine the value of the expression [tex]\(\frac{1}{a^2 - bc} + \frac{1}{b^2 - ac} + \frac{1}{c^2 - ab}\)[/tex] under the condition that [tex]\(ab + bc + ac = 0\)[/tex].
Given:
[tex]\[ ab + bc + ac = 0 \][/tex]
We are to determine:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{a^2 - bc} + \frac{1}{b^2 - ac} + \frac{1}{c^2 - ab} \][/tex]
Let’s consider specific values of [tex]\(a\)[/tex], [tex]\(b\)[/tex], and [tex]\(c\)[/tex] that satisfy the condition [tex]\(ab + bc + ac = 0\)[/tex].
Let's take [tex]\(a = 2\)[/tex], [tex]\(b = 2\)[/tex], and [tex]\(c = -1\)[/tex].
We need to verify if these values satisfy the given equation:
[tex]\[ ab + bc + ac = 2 \cdot 2 + 2 \cdot (-1) + 2 \cdot (-1) = 4 - 2 - 2 = 0 \][/tex]
Thus, the equation is satisfied.
Now, we calculate the expression:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{a^2 - bc} + \frac{1}{b^2 - ac} + \frac{1}{c^2 - ab} \][/tex]
Substitute [tex]\(a = 2\)[/tex], [tex]\(b = 2\)[/tex], and [tex]\(c = -1\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ a^2 - bc = 2^2 - (2 \cdot -1) = 4 + 2 = 6 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ b^2 - ac = 2^2 - (2 \cdot -1) = 4 + 2 = 6 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ c^2 - ab = (-1)^2 - (2 \cdot 2) = 1 - 4 = -3 \][/tex]
So, the expression becomes:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{-3} \][/tex]
Simplify the sum:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{3} \][/tex]
Find a common denominator (6):
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} - \frac{2}{6} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ \frac{1 + 1 - 2}{6} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ \frac{0}{6} = 0 \][/tex]
Thus, the value of the expression is:
[tex]\[ 0 \][/tex]
Hence, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{0} \][/tex]
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