This is apparently a 4th grade problem. I'm in uni and can't for the life of me figure it out.
ab(a+b)+bc(b+c)+ac(a+c)=2013
abc=?

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agent0smith · Answer

That does not look like a 4th grade problem at all...

anonymous · Answer

Tell me about it... But apparently a 4th grade kid got is as homework, and I tried helping with this one and I just can't do it. I'm a bit rusty as far as math goes anyway :)))

agent0smith · Answer

Unless it's some kinda riddle related to the year 2013, but i don't see why we should assume it is... http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=if+ab%28a%2Bb%29%2Bbc%28b%2Bc%29%2Bac%28a%2Bc%29%3D2013+find+abc