mathematics qquation

adnl · #1 Jan 8, 2008, 03:06 PM

a,b,c,d are for different whole numbers. if axc = axa, axb = b, a+c = d

If a=4 what is the value of c? and how? (I know simple answer is 4) but wanted to confirm.

Thanks a lot

PolluxCastor · Jan 9, 2008, 03:49 PM

Yep, divide both sides of the first equation by a. You are left with c = a.



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