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Prove that if a and b are integers with a 0 and where + b - a = 0, x is a positive integer such that ax² + bx then al b. (i.e., a divides evenly into b)

Prove that if a and b are integers with a 0 and where + b - a = 0, x is a positive integer such that ax² + bx then al b. (i.e., a divides evenly into b)

Elements Of Modern Algebra
Elements Of Modern Algebra
8th Edition
ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.4: Prime Factors And Greatest Common Divisor
Problem 10E: Let be a nonzero integer and a positive integer. Prove or disprove that .
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Prove that if a and b are integers with a 0 and where + b - a = 0, x is a positive integer such that ax2 + bx then al b. (i.e., a divides evenly into b)
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