Jamal states that ax + b = a (x + c), given a, b, and c are not equal to 0.

What must be the value of c for Jamal's statement to be true?

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Lance Campbell

Mathematics

1 May, 04:20

Jamal states that ax + b = a (x + c), given a, b, and c are not equal to 0.

What must be the value of c for Jamal's statement to be true?

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Greta Good · Answer 1

To answer the question, we must find c of the equation:

ax + b = a (x + c)

If we divide by "a" on both sides we have to:

x + b / a = x + c

For values of "a" other than zero.

So:

c = b / a.

So that the affirmation of Jamal Be true c = b / a

Jamal states that ax + b = a (x + c), given a, b, and c are not equal to 0.What must be the value of c for Jamal's statement to be true?

Jamal states that ax + b = a (x + c), given a, b, and c are not equal to 0.

What must be the value of c for Jamal's statement to be true?