A + B = A * B = A / B

What are the values of A and B?


Solution

A = 1/2, B = –1

The second equality A * B = A / B means B = 1/B, or B = +/– 1

However, if B = 1, then the first equality A + B = A * B cannot be true, as A + 1 = A is a contradiction

If B = –1, then A + B = A * B gives A – 1 = –A, or A = 1/2

Therefore A = 1/2, B = –1 is the only solution.

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