Determine whether the given value is a solution of the equation.

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2021-09-29

Determine whether the given value is a solution of the equation.
xaxb=ab(b0)
(a)x=0
(b)x=b

Answer & Explanation

Corben Pittman

Corben Pittman

Skilled2021-09-30Added 83 answers

Step 1
The given equation is xaxb=ab
Step 2
Substitute x=0 in given equation,
L.H.S=xaxb
=0a0b
=ab
=ab
=R.H.S
So, the given value x=0 is a solution of the equation xaxb=ab.
Step 3
Substitute x=b in given equation,
L.H.S=xabb
=xa0
we cannot divide by zero, so it is undefined.
So, the given value x=b is not a solution of the equation xaxb=ab.

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