Challenging commutator algebra problem in quantum mechanics

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Homework Statement



Typeset homework problem 4 worth 25 points: compute e^(λÂ) B̂ e^(-λÂ) given [Â, B̂] = c with c and λ c-numbers (eq. 8), and evaluate e^((i/ħ)λp̂) F(q̂) e^(-(i/ħ)λp̂) given [q̂, p̂] = iħ (eq. 9).


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i think the most relevant equations would be some commutator algebra theorems i do not know of !

The Attempt at a Solution

 
So ##e^{\lambda A} = \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} \frac{\lambda^n A^n}{n!}##

So can you calculate ##e^{\lambda A}B## now? Just multiply the series with B and apply that ##AB = BA + cI##.