That is not always true because think of it as ab=8 that is just like saying (8)(8)=8 which is absolutely false. If anything it can be either a or be equals 8 while the other variable is 1. (1)(8)=8 or (8)(1)=8
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The left hand side of the equation contains proper fractions while the right hand side of the equation contains mixed fraction. The mixed fraction can be changed to improper fraction. 1 2/3 becomes 5/3
To breakdown the left hand side of the equation, we would take lowest common factor of 5 and 15. It is 15
Considering 4/5, if 15 divides 5,the result is 3. Multiplying 3 by 4 gives 12. So it becomes
12/15
Considering 13/15, if 15 divides 15,the result is 1, Multiplying 1 by 13 gives 13. So it becomes
13/15
The equation becomes
(12 + 13)/15 = 5/3
25/15 = 5/3
Simplifying 25/15 to its lowest terms, it becomes 5/3 so
5/3 = 5/3
Combine like terms
Add to both sides
Divide both sides
I only see three steps, man
Option C: (x+4) and (x-1) are the factors of the equation
Explanation:
Given that the equation is 
We need to determine the factors of the equation.
Splitting the middle term, we get,
Grouping the terms, we have,
Let us factor out the term (x+4), we have,
Thus, the factors of the equation are (x+4) and (x-1)
Hence, Option C is the correct answer.
