Prove or disprove: If a divides bc, then a divides b or a divides c

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31 January, 04:53

Prove or disprove: If a divides bc, then a divides b or a divides c

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Romeo · Answer 1

We are asked to prove or disprove the statement : If a divides bc, then a divides b or a divides c. the statement is expressed as a / bc which is equal to a/b * (1/c). The statement is true since a truly is divided by b or a can be divided by c. Or is essential since a is not expressed as a^2