If \(a + b = 2c\), then the value of \(\frac{a}{a-c} + \frac{b}{b-c}\) is
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If , then the value of is
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 2
c = (a+b)/2 so a-c = (a-b)/2 and b-c = -(a-b)/2. Sum = 2a/(a-b) - 2b/(a-b) = 2.
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