$\frac{2b+2c}{ab+ac} = 1$ In the equation above, a, b, and c are constants, $b \neq -c$, and $a \neq 0$. Which of the following must be true? A) $a = \frac{1}{2}$ B) $a = 2$ C) $a+b=1$ D) $b=c$
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