Use the method of direct proof to prove the following statement. Let a,b, c ∈ Z. Suppose a and b are not both zero, and c does not equal 0. Prove that c·gcd(a,b) ≤ gcd(ca, cb).
Use the method of direct proof to prove the following statement. Let a,b, c ∈ Z. Suppose a and b are not both zero, and c does not equal 0. Prove that c·gcd(a,b) ≤ gcd(ca, cb).
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Use the method of direct proof to prove the following statement.
Let a,b, c ∈ Z. Suppose a and b are not both zero, and c does not equal 0. Prove that c·gcd(a,b) ≤ gcd(ca, cb).
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