Verify the Equality: Is (a·c)/(c²b) = a/(c·b) True or False?

Fraction Simplification with Algebraic Cancellation

Indicate whether true or false

acc2b=acb \frac{a\cdot c}{c^2b}=\frac{a}{c\cdot b}

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00:00 Determine if the equation is correct
00:05 Break down the exponent into products
00:13 Simplify what we can
00:21 Compare between the expressions
00:27 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Indicate whether true or false

acc2b=acb \frac{a\cdot c}{c^2b}=\frac{a}{c\cdot b}

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Step-by-step solution

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acc2b=?acb \frac{a\cdot c}{c^2\cdot b}\stackrel{?}{= }\frac{a}{c\cdot b} Note that we can simplify the expression on the left side, this can be done by reducing the fraction, for this, let's recall the definition of exponents:

acc2b=acb=acb \frac{a\cdot c}{\textcolor{red}{c^2}b} =\\ \frac{a\cdot \not{c}}{\textcolor{red}{\not{c}\cdot c}\cdot b}=\\ \boxed{\frac{a}{c\cdot b}}\\ The expression on the right side is also:

acb \frac{a}{c\cdot b} Therefore the expressions on both sides of the equation (assumed - that holds) are indeed equal, meaning:

acc2b=acb=!acb \frac{a\cdot c}{c^2b}= \frac{a}{c\cdot b}\stackrel{!}{= }\frac{a}{c\cdot b}

(In other words, an identity equation holds - which is true for all possible values of the parameters a,b,c a,b,c )

Therefore, the correct answer is answer A.

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Final Answer

True

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Cancel identical factors in numerator and denominator to simplify
  • Technique: Rewrite c2 c^2 as cc c \cdot c to identify cancellable terms
  • Check: Both sides equal acb \frac{a}{c \cdot b} after simplification ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Canceling terms incorrectly without common factors
    Don't cancel variables that aren't identical in both numerator and denominator = wrong answers! This violates basic fraction rules and changes the equation's meaning. Always identify exact matching factors before canceling.

Practice Quiz

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Identify the field of application of the following fraction:

\( \frac{7}{13+x} \)

FAQ

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How do I know which terms can be canceled?

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You can only cancel identical factors that appear in both the numerator and denominator. In this case, one c from the numerator cancels with one c from c2 c^2 in the denominator.

What does c² mean and how do I work with it?

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c2 c^2 means c × c. When you have cc2 \frac{c}{c^2} , it becomes ccc \frac{c}{c \cdot c} , so you can cancel one c from top and bottom.

Why can't I just cross out any c I see?

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You can only cancel factors that are multiplied, not added or subtracted. Make sure the terms you're canceling are connected by multiplication signs only!

How do I verify this type of equation is true?

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Simplify the more complex side (usually the left) and see if it matches the simpler side. If both sides become identical after proper simplification, the equation is true.

What if there are restrictions on the variables?

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Remember that c cannot equal zero since it appears in denominators. The equation is true for all values where b ≠ 0 and c ≠ 0.

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