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- Homework Statement
- If c divides ab and (c, a)=d, then c divides db.
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This is my work.
Can anyone please check my work of this proof? (Number Theory)
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The discussion centers on a proof in number theory regarding the statement: "If c divides ab and (c, a)=d, then c divides db." A participant suggests clarifying the phrasing in the proof by stating "then c = ud, a = vd and (u,v)=1." The feedback emphasizes the importance of presenting mathematical work in text format rather than as images or PDFs for better clarity and engagement.
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