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Multiplication Quickie (Posted on 2024-06-21)

Each of a, b, and c is a real number that satisfy:

a-b = a*b*c
b-c = a*b*c
c+a = 3*a*b*c

Using only p&p, how fast can you come up with all possible values of a*c

Submitted by K Sengupta

Rating: 4.0000 (2 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

a*c = 0 or 2/3.
For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Brian Smith in this location.

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Subject	Author	Date
Solution	Brian Smith	2024-06-22 12:45:23
Possible Solution	broll	2024-06-22 02:17:01

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