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If BX/XC = AB/AC, then AC/AB = BX/XC. True False

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false. I hope this helps.
User Mitch Talmadge
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Answer:

False

Explanation:

We are given the relation
(BX)/(XC)=(AB)/(AC).

We take the reciprocal of the given relation,

i.e.
(BX)/(XC)=(AB)/(AC)

i.e.
(XC)/(BX)=(AC)/(AB).

So, we have that
(BX)/(XC) ≠ i.e.
(AC)/(AB).

Hence, the conclusion is wrong.

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