On 1/17/2011 9:36 PM, Milind Gupta wrote:
> Hi,
> How do I simplify a simple equation in Maxima. For example:
>
> x*a + x*b = x*c
>
> and I should get
> a + b = c
>
> Which function can do this?
>
> Thanks,
> Milind
>
>
You could do this
eq: x*a + x*b =x*c
ratsimp(eq/x);
Your answer is not complete. It should be something
like
(x=0) or (a+b=c)
RJF