Let a, b, c, and d be real numbers. Given that ac=1, db+c is undefined, and abc=d, which
of the following must be true?
For a fraction to be undefined the denominator must be 0.
db+c is undefined if d=0
If d=0,
abc=d
abc=0
We are told that ac=1. Substituting:
abc=0
acb=0
(1)b=0
b=0