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setzwxman · 10-14-2005, 06:10 PM

Second edition, p. 286, #15

If x = yz, which of the following must be equal to xy?

(A) yz
(B) yz^2
(C) (y^2)z
(D) x/y
(E) z/x

This one seems simple at first but trips me up for some reason. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.

10-14-2005, 06:10 PM	#12
setzwxman Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Metro, PA Threads: 12 Posts: 344	Second edition, p. 286, #15 If x = yz, which of the following must be equal to xy? (A) yz (B) yz^2 (C) (y^2)z (D) x/y (E) z/x This one seems simple at first but trips me up for some reason. Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.