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Question
If a and b are positive integers, then the solution of the equation ax = b will always be a ______.
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positive number
negative number
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Solution
If a and b are positive integers, then the solution of the equation ax = b will always be a positive number.
Explanation:
Given equation is ax = b
On dividing the equation by a, we get
`x = b/a`
Now, if a and b are positive integers, then the solution of the equation is also positive number as division of two positive integers is also a positive number.
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