SOLUTION: how do u solve this: 5a-b=17 3a=2b=5

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Question 24735: how do u solve this: 5a-b=17
3a=2b=5

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Recheck the second equation. You have two equal signs.

Was that supposed to be 3a-2b = 5 or maybe 3a + 2b = 5???

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