Provide an appropriate response.Is it always true that c + (a ? b) = (c + a)(c + b), where a, b, and c are real numbers? If not, provide an example that shows the statement is false.

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Answer 1

No, it is not always true.
3 + (4 ? 5) = (3 + 4)(3 + 5)?
3 + (4 ? 5) = 3 + 20 = 23
(3 + 4)(3 + 5) = (7)(8) = 56
23 ? 56
3 + (4 ? 5) ? (3 + 4)(3 + 5)