Question

Verify that a ÷ (b + c) ≠ (a ÷ b) + (a ÷ c); for a = 16, b = 4 and c = -2.

Answer 1

Answer:

LHS = a÷(b+c)

16÷( 4+(-2) )

16÷ ( 4-2)

16 ÷ 2 = 8

RHS = (a÷b) + ( a÷c)

= ( 16÷4) + ( 16 ÷ -2)

= 4 + ( -8) = 4-8 = -4

LHS not equal to RHS.